Compare presynaptic and postsynaptic cells
A) Presynaptic cells are sensory neurons and postsynaptic cells are motor neurons.
B) Presynaptic cells are motor neurons and presynaptic cells are sensory neurons.
C) Presynaptic cells are usually neurons and postsynaptic cells can be a neuron or another type of cell, such as skeletal muscle fiber or a gland cell.
D) Presynaptic cells can be a neuron or another type of cell, such as a skeletal muscle fiber or a gland cell and postsynaptic cells are usually neurons.
E) Presynaptic cells are usually found in the peripheral nervous system and postsynaptic cells are usually found in the central nervous system.
Answer: C
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