Receptor sites receive:
A) dendritic spines.
B) neurotransmitters.
C) synaptic vesicles.
D) action potentials.

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Receptor sites receive neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons. Dendritic spines are small protrusions on the dendrites of neurons that receive synaptic input. Synaptic vesicles are organelles that store neurotransmitters and release them into the synapse. Action potentials are electrical signals that travel down the axon of a neuron. While all four options are involved in neural communication, only neurotransmitters are specifically received by receptor sites.

Receptor Sites Receive