If it happens that a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site and produces a negative voltage, the probablity:
A) that the neurons are densely connected increases
B) of an excitatory response increase
C)That the receiving neuron will fire decrease
D)that the transmitting neuron will fire fire increase.
I chose answer C
Even with the bad English, I would pick C too. It would help to proofread your questions before you post them.
i agree with answer ebing C.Also, PsyDAG, the person who posted this posted it correctly. That is how it is worded in the textbook.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the scenario:
1. A neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site.
2. This binding produces a negative voltage.
When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site and produces a negative voltage, it is typically indicative of an inhibitory response. Inhibitory responses decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing, making option C a plausible choice.
To understand why option C is the correct answer, remember that the voltage of a neuron determines its firing potential. In this case, the negative voltage suggests that the receiving neuron is being hyperpolarized, making it more difficult for an action potential to be generated and, thus, decreasing the probability that the neuron will fire.
By considering the properties of inhibitory responses and their impact on neuron firing, we can conclude that option C is the most accurate choice.