If a neurotransmitter is viewed as a key,what structure would be viewed as the lock?
A)the axon
B)the synapse
C)the receptor
D)the axon terminal

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The receptor is the specific protein or group of proteins on the postsynaptic membrane of a neuron that is designed to receive a specific neurotransmitter, much like a lock is designed to only accept a specific key. When the neurotransmitter binds to the receptor, it causes changes in the postsynaptic neuron, either exciting or inhibiting its activity, depending on the nature of the neurotransmitter and the receptor subtype.

If a Neurotransmitter Is Viewed as a Key,what Structure Would