The effect of a sending neuron on a receiving neuron is typically greater when ________ neurotransmitters bind to the receiving neuron and the synapse is ________ the base of the receiving cell's axon

A) more; close to
B) fewer; close to
C) more; far from
D) fewer; far from


Answer: A

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