Neurotransmitter receptors can be described as being ligand-gated ion channels. This means that if they bind to their neurotransmitter, ______.
A) then an action potential will be generated in the postsynaptic cell
B) they only open if sodium levels outside the cell are also high
C) they undergo a structural change that causes an ion channel to open
D) they will cause the postsynaptic cell membrane to depolarise
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Q11: Signal transduction refers to the process by
Q12: Action potentials are described as being 'all-or-none'.
Q13: The term 'presynaptic neuron' refers to a
Q14: A postsynaptic cell _.
A) can respond to
Q15: Neurotransmitters _.
A) are all members of the
Q17: Retrograde signalling is where _.
A) action potentials
Q18: The term tripartite synapse refers to _.
A)
Q19: Which of the following statements about the
Q20: Discuss how the structure of a neuron
Q21: Give an account of the gross anatomical
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