In which of these ways does a metabotropic synapse differ from an ionotropic synapse? a. Its effects are slower to start and last longer. b. Its effects are faster to start and last longer. c. Its effects are slower to start and briefer in duration. d. Its effects are faster to start and briefer in duration.

In which of these ways does a metabotropic synapse differ from an ionotropic synapse? a. Its effects are slower to start and last longer. b. Its effects are faster to start and last longer. c. Its effects are slower to start and briefer in duration. d. Its effects are faster to start and briefer in duration.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter13: The Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4RQ: What is a synapse? Explain the difference between an excitatory and an inhibitory synapse.

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