Which characteristic of chemical synapses contributes to diverse postsynaptic responses?
A) The close connection between communicating cells
B) The complexity of the structure of the synaptic cleft
C) The diverse breakdown products of each neurotransmitter
D) The several types of receptors associated with each neurotransmitter
E) The small number of neurotransmitters, each with diverse functions

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Chemical synapses can have several types of receptors associated with each neurotransmitter, leading to diverse postsynaptic responses. This is because each type of receptor may activate a different signaling pathway, leading to different physiological effects.

Which Characteristic of Chemical Synapses Contributes to Diverse Postsynaptic Responses