Which of the following is more typical of a metabotropic effect than an ionotropic effect?
A) produces inhibitory effects on the postsynaptic cell
B) influences the speed of conduction by the postsynaptic cell
C) produces long-lasting effects on the post-synaptic cell
D) controls sensory processes

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Metabotropic effects are slower, longer-lasting, and involve second messenger pathways, in contrast to ionotropic effects which are fast and involve direct ion channels. Option C, producing a long-lasting effect on the postsynaptic cell, is more typical of a metabotropic effect.

Which of the Following Is More Typical of a Metabotropic