Which of the following BEST describes presynaptic facilitation?
A)The modulating neuron triggers an action potential in the postsynaptic cell.
B)The modulating neuron decreases the effective communication between the cell it is modulating and its postsynaptic cell.
C)The modulating neuron stabilizes the membrane potential of the postsynaptic cell.
D)The modulating neuron causes an EPSP on the postsynaptic cell.
E)The modulating neuron enhances neurotransmitter release to the postsynaptic cell.

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Presynaptic facilitation occurs when a modulating neuron increases the amount of neurotransmitter released from the presynaptic neuron, enhancing communication with the postsynaptic cell.

Which of the Following BEST Describes Presynaptic Facilitation