A nerve poison that blocked neurotransmitter receptors on the dendrites would
A) cause continued stimulation of the membrane of the receiving neuron.
B) prevent transmission across the synaptic cleft.
C) inhibit the regeneration of neurotransmitter for use by the synaptic knobs.
D) inactivate the enzyme that degrades the neurotransmitter.

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Blocking neurotransmitter receptors on the dendrites would prevent transmission across the synaptic cleft, as the signal would not be able to be received by the receiving neuron.

A Nerve Poison That Blocked Neurotransmitter Receptors on the Dendrites