Once they have crossed the synaptic gap, neurotransmitters may cause:
(a) an action potential in a dendrite
(b) an action potential in an axon
(c) release of additional neurotransmitters from a dendrite
(d) release of additional neurotransmitters from an axon
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false