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

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are released from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, where they diffuse and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. They do not travel as waves of positive charges down axons (which is actually an action potential). The other three statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements About Neurotransmitters Is False