Which of the following can either stimulate neurons to send a nerve impulse or inhibit them from sending an impulse?
A) Synaptic knob
B) Axon diameter
C) Neurotransmitter
D) Interneuron
E) Cell body

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Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by neurons at a synapse. They can either stimulate other neurons to fire (excitatory neurotransmitters) or inhibit them from firing (inhibitory neurotransmitters), depending on the type of neurotransmitter and the type of receptor it binds to on the target neuron.

Which of the Following Can Either Stimulate Neurons to Send