Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is false?
A) They are waves of positive charges that travel down axons.
B) They diffuse across the synaptic cleft.
C) They alter the permeability of the postsynaptic cell membrane.
D) They are released from synaptic vesicles.

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers, not waves of positive charges. Waves of positive charges refer to action potentials, which are electrical signals that travel down axons.

Which of the Following Statements About Neurotransmitters Is False