When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site, it can cause:

a. the receptor to fire an action potential.
b. an excitatory response, but it cannot cause an inhibitory response.
c. an inhibitory response, but it cannot cause an excitatory response.
d. either an excitatory response or an inhibitory response.


Answer: d

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