The effect of a sending neuron on a receiving neuron is typically greater when ________ neurotransmitters bind to the receiving neuron and the synapse is ________ the base of the receiving cell's axon.
A) more; close to
B) fewer; close to
C) more; far from
D) fewer; far from

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When more neurotransmitters bind to the receptors located close to the base of the receiving neuron's axon, it triggers a greater effect on the receiving neuron. This is because the closer the neurotransmitters are to the point where the receiving neuron initiates an action potential (i.e., the axon hillock), the easier it is for the signal to reach the threshold and trigger an action potential.

The Effect of a Sending Neuron on a Receiving Neuron