Chemical substances released from the presynaptic terminal
A) bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.
B) may inhibit or stimulate an action potential in the postsynaptic membrane depending on the receptors.
C) are normally broken down by enzymes located in the synapse.
D) are called neurotransmitters.
E) have all of these properties.

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Chemical substances released from the presynaptic terminal bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane and may inhibit or stimulate an action potential in the postsynaptic membrane depending on the receptors. These substances are called neurotransmitters and are normally broken down by enzymes located in the synapse. Therefore, all of these properties are correct.

Chemical Substances Released from the Presynaptic Terminal