Neurotransmitters are molecules that cross the synaptic cleft and
A)always inhibit the postsynaptic neuron.
B)always excite the postsynaptic neuron.
C)either excite or inhibit the postsynaptic neuron.
D)integrate the pre-synaptic action potential.
E)None of these.

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Neurotransmitters can either excite or inhibit the postsynaptic neuron depending on the type of neurotransmitter and the receptors present on the postsynaptic neuron.

Neurotransmitters Are Molecules That Cross the Synaptic Cleft and