When the neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site it can cause:
A)a neural impulse.
B)excitation followed by inhibition.
C)inhibition followed by excitation.
D)excitation or inhibition.

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When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site, it can either excite or inhibit the firing of an action potential in the postsynaptic neuron. This can result in either excitation or inhibition of the neural signal being transmitted. Therefore, option D (excitation or inhibition) is the best choice.

When the Neurotransmitter Binds to a Receptor Site It Can