STANDARDZoology-Neural Control and Coordination
STANDARD Zoology Chemical Synapses MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following is not true regarding chemical synapses
A
there is a fluid filled synaptic cleft between the membranes of pre and post synaptic neurons
B
when action potential reaches axon terminal synaptic vesicles fuses with pre synaptic membrane and neurotransmitters are released in cleft.
C
neurotransmitters bind to receptors and opens ion channels, generate new potential which is only inhibitory type
D
none of these is true
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Neurotransmitters can generate both excitatory and inhibitory potentials, not just inhibitory.
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