During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the receptor?
A)The permeability of the presynaptic neuron changes; consequently, its membrane potential is changed as well.
B)The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently, its membrane potential is changed as well.
C)The postsynaptic cell prevents any change in permeability and destroys the action potential.
D)The presynaptic cell synthesizes and secretes additional neurotransmitters.

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The binding of the neurotransmitter at the receptor site changes the permeability of the postsynaptic neuron and, consequently, its membrane potential. The remaining options do not accurately describe the occurrence.

During a Synapse, What Change Occurs After the Neurotransmitter Binds