Needing a certain key to open the front door of your house is analogous to the
A)randomness of neural activation.
B)unique chemical structure of a neurotransmitter that fits certain receptor sites.
C)neurotransmitters that carry a secret code to neurons.
D)activity log that the nervous system maintains.

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The unique key is like the unique chemical structure of a neurotransmitter that fits certain receptor sites. Just as the right key unlocks a specific door, the right neurotransmitter fits a certain receptor site, allowing for neural communication to occur. The other options do not accurately reflect the analogy.

Needing a Certain Key to Open the Front Door of Your