__________ synapses make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas __________ synapses make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

A. Excitatory; inhibitory
B. Inhibitory; excitatory
C. Augmentation; depletion
D. Depletion; augmentation


Answer: A

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