A toxin that destroyed the presynaptic terminal on an axon would likely:
A) prevent a neuron from receiving information from other neurons.
B) prevent a neuron from sending information to other neurons.
C) cause damage to the postsynaptic terminal.
D) change a neuron's dendritic spine growth.

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A presynaptic terminal is responsible for releasing neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft which can then activate receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. If the presynaptic terminal is destroyed, the neuron cannot send information to other neurons.

A Toxin That Destroyed the Presynaptic Terminal on an Axon