The type of postsynaptic potential produced by a neurotransmitter depends on which neurotransmitter is released and:
A)The type of receptor
B)Whether the receptor is chemical or electrical
C)The number of receptors
D)The amount of neurotransmitter present in the synapse

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The type of postsynaptic potential produced by a neurotransmitter depends on which neurotransmitter is released and the type of receptor present on the postsynaptic membrane. Different types of receptors can produce excitatory or inhibitory potentials, or modulate the effects of other neurotransmitters. The number of receptors and the amount of neurotransmitter present in the synapse can also affect the strength and duration of the postsynaptic potentials, but the primary determinant of their polarity and effects is the type of receptor.

The Type of Postsynaptic Potential Produced by a Neurotransmitter Depends