During long-term potentiation the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate triggers the opening of sodium and calcium channels in the postsynaptic cell, increasing ion flow. What type of channel is responsible for this increase in ion flow?
A. voltage-gated ion channel
B. ligand-gated ion channel
C. ttretch-gated ion channel
D. pump protein
B
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