A postsynaptic potential occurs when
A) neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft.
B) neurotransmitters are reabsorbed into the terminal buttons.
C) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.
D) neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the presynaptic neuron.
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