Chemicals released by neurons that increase the likelihood that neuron cells will fire are referred to as

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Chemicals that increase the likelihood of neuron firing are called excitatory neurotransmitters. Inhibitory neurotransmitters, on the other hand, decrease the likelihood of neuron firing. Receptors are the parts of a neuron that detect the neurotransmitters, while receivers is not a term commonly used in neuroscience.

Chemicals Released by Neurons That Increase the Likelihood That Neuron