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What happens when a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor on the post-synaptic membrane?

What happens when a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor on the post-synaptic membrane? Correct Answer Opening of ion channels

When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor on the post-synaptic membrane, it leads to the opening of ion channels. This allows the entry of ions which results in the generation of a new action potential.

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