In a chemical synapse, the ______ secretes neurotransmitters that are then received by the ______ and change the physiological state of the next neuron.

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In a chemical synapse, the presynaptic terminal releases neurotransmitters, which are then received by the postsynaptic channel receptors on the next neuron. This exchange alters the physiological state of the postsynaptic neuron, either exciting or inhibiting its ability to create an action potential. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the roles and functions of the components involved in a chemical synapse.

In a Chemical Synapse, the ______ Secretes Neurotransmitters That Are