What can cause the depolarization at synapses?

a. activation of ionotropic glutamate receptors
b. activation of voltage gated Na+ channels
c. activation of ligand gated K+ channels
d. release of Na+ ions from pre?synaptic membrane


Answer: a. activation of ionotropic glutamate receptors

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