Which of the following is true of autoreceptors?
A)Autoreceptors are located on postsynaptic membranes.
B)Autoreceptors detect the amount of neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft.
C)Autoreceptors typically produce EPSPs.
D)Autoreceptors are cell receptors that facilitate enzymes.

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Autoreceptors are located on presynaptic membranes and detect the amount of neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft. They regulate the release of neurotransmitter by inhibiting or stimulating further release based on the amount detected.

Which of the Following Is True of Autoreceptors