Excitatory neurotransmitters influence the receiving neuron to _____, while inhibitory neurotransmitters influence the receiving neuron to _____
A)fire; not fire.
B)not fire; fire.
C)move; not move.
D)not move; move.

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Excitatory neurotransmitters increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron to fire or generate an action potential, while inhibitory neurotransmitters decrease it. Therefore, the correct answer is A – Excitatory neurotransmitters influence the receiving neuron to fire, while inhibitory neurotransmitters influence the receiving neuron to not-fire.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters Influence the Receiving Neuron to _____, While Inhibitory