A neuron might be temporarily unable to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector if ________.
A) its supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted
B) the neurons are of different types
C) the levels of microglia are too low
D) there are too many astrocytes present
E) the neurotransmitter is inhibitory

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If a neuron's supply of neurotransmitters is exhausted, it will not be able to transmit an impulse to another neuron or effector because neurotransmitters are needed to carry the signal across the synapse.

A Neuron Might Be Temporarily Unable to Transmit an Impulse