Which of the following statements best describes the immediate consequence of neurotransmitter molecules binding to postsynaptic receptors?
A) Voltage-gated channels in the cell membrane open and permit ion flow through the membrane.
B) The activity of the sodium-potassium pumps increases.
C) Calcium absorption into the axon terminal cell is triggered.
D) Neurotransmitter-containing vesicles bind to the inside of the axon terminal membrane.

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When neurotransmitter molecules bind to postsynaptic receptors, it typically results in the opening of ion channels, allowing ions to flow across the membrane and altering the postsynaptic cell's membrane potential.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Immediate Consequence