GABA receptors play an essential role in neurotransmission in the central nervous system. In response to the appropriate signal, these receptors open up and allow Cl- to flow into the cell. Given this information, GABA receptors can be classified as a

A. Cl- pump.
B. gated ion channel.
C. symporter.
D. gated carrier protein.


Answer: B

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