Whether the effect of a neurotransmitter is excitatory or inhibitory depends on which of the following?
A) Blood sugar level
B) Type of receptor
C) Rate of synthesis
D) Enzyme actions

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The effect of a neurotransmitter, whether excitatory or inhibitory, is determined by the type of receptor it binds to on the post-synaptic neuron. Different receptors can trigger different responses to the same neurotransmitter.

Whether the Effect of a Neurotransmitter Is Excitatory or Inhibitory