Each kind of neurotransmitter has a unique chemical structure, and each can fit into a specifically tailored harbor, or __________, on the cell receiving a message.

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Neurotransmitters bind to specific receptor sites on the receiving cell in order to transmit a message. The receptor site is like a specially designed harbor that only certain neurotransmitter molecules can fit into.

Each Kind of Neurotransmitter Has a Unique Chemical Structure, and Each