Neurotransmitters affect the behaviour of a cell because they:
A) are exclusively inhibitory or excitatory
B) mimic psychotropics
C) bind to the postsynaptic receptor and produce changes on the neuron cell wall, creating a cascade of further changes
D) increase the size of the action potential, creating a bigger response across the cell

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Neurotransmitters bind to postsynaptic receptors and cause changes in the neuron cell wall, which then triggers a cascade of further changes within the cell. This can then lead to changes in behaviour or physiological responses.

Neurotransmitters Affect the Behaviour of a Cell Because They