All of the following are examples of functions of a metabotropic receptor except:

a. gene expression and protein synthesis may occur after a neurotransmitter binds to the receptor.
b. a G-protein acts on ions channels or effector enzymes after a neurotransmitter bind to the receptor.
c. a G-protein may act on an effector enzyme that may then activate a second messenger.
d. an ion channel attached to the receptor will open when a neurotransmitter binds to the receptor.


Ans: D

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