All of the following are directly involved in synaptic transmission excepta. voltage-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membraneb. chemical-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membranec. Ca2+d. neurotransmitters

All of the following are directly involved in synaptic transmission excepta. voltage-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membraneb. chemical-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membranec. Ca2+d. neurotransmitters

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All of the following are directly involved in synaptic transmission except

a. voltage-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membrane

b. chemical-sensitive ion channels on the postsynaptic membrane

c. Ca2+

d. neurotransmitters

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