What do we call the neurons on the receiving side of a synaptic cleft?
A) postsynaptic neurons
B) presynaptic neurons
C) interneurons
D) excitatory neurons

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Postsynaptic neurons are the neurons on the receiving side of a synaptic cleft. Presynaptic neurons are on the transmitting side, interneurons are neurons within the central nervous system, and excitatory neurons are neurons that cause an increase in the likelihood of an action potential.

What Do We Call the Neurons on the Receiving Side