Question

When a neurotransmitter released from the pre-synaptic neuron binds to a _________ on the post-synaptic neuron, that neuron depolarizes and fires.

a. enzyme-linked receptor
b. nuclear receptor
c. voltage-gated ion channel
d. ligand-gated ion channel
e. G-protein coupled receptor

Answer 1

d. ligand-gated ion channel

Step-by-step explanation:

When a neurotransmitter released from the pre-synaptic neuron binds to a ligand-gated ion channel on the post-synaptic neuron, that neuron depolarizes and fires.