Inhibition and excitation at synapses operate by __________.
A) some synapses being inhibitory, others excitatory
B) the release of one transmitter substance under some conditions and release of other transmitter substances under different conditions, all by the same neuron
C) taking in (inhibition) and releasing (excitation) transmitter substances
D) all of the above

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Inhibition and excitation at synapses can occur through different mechanisms, including specific synapses being inherently inhibitory or excitatory, the same neuron releasing different neurotransmitters under different conditions, and the processes of taking in or releasing neurotransmitter substances.

Inhibition and Excitation at Synapses Operate by __________