The effect of a sending neuron on a receiving neuron is typically greater when neurotransmitters bind to the receiving neuron and the synapse is _ the base of the receiving cell's axon.

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The synapse is the point of communication between the sending and receiving neuron where neurotransmitters are released. When neurotransmitters bind to the receiving neuron, they cause ion channels to open and create a small positive or negative shift in the membrane potential. The closer the synapse is to the base of the receiving neuron's axon, the greater the effect on the membrane potential and the likelihood of an action potential being generated. Therefore, the effect of a sending neuron is typically greater when the synapse is closer to the base of the receiving cell's axon, which is represented by choice A.

The Effect of a Sending Neuron on a Receiving Neuron