Presynaptic neuron is to postsynaptic neuron as:
A) synapse is to neurotransmitters.
B) receptors are to neurotransmitters.
C) electrical communication is to chemical communication.
D) message-sending neuron is to message-receiving neuron.

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The term "presynaptic neuron" refers to the neuron that sends a message across the synapse, whereas "postsynaptic neuron" refers to the neuron that receives the message. Therefore, the relationship between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons is similar to that between a "message-sending neuron" and a "message-receiving neuron." Choices A, B, and C describe aspects of the communication between neurons, but do not capture the specific relationship between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons.

Presynaptic Neuron Is to Postsynaptic Neuron As