Damage to a postsynaptic membrane would
A) increase neurotransmitter release.
B) decrease the release of neurotransmitter.
C) increase neurotransmitter production.
D) interfere with the ability to respond to neurotransmitter.
E) destroy vesicles containing neurotransmitter.

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Damage to a postsynaptic membrane would interfere with its ability to respond to neurotransmitters, as the postsynaptic membrane contains receptors that bind to neurotransmitters released from the presynaptic neuron.

Damage to a Postsynaptic Membrane Would