A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse, but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron. Which statement best accounts for the unresponsiveness of the neighboring neuron??
a. ?The neighboring neuron does not contain any neurotransmitters of its own.
b. ?The neighboring neuron’s vesicles are defective.
c. ?The neighboring neuron has an outer membrane.
d. ?The neighboring neuron’s receptors do not accept this type of neurotransmitter.
ANSWER:
d
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