Principles of Human Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Chapter 8, Problem 2E
Suppose that all the calcium could be removed from the extracellular fluid surrounding a neuron. Such removal would inhibit the ability of a neuron to
a. Produce action potentials.
b. Release neurotransmitter.
c. Respond to the binding of a neurotransmitter to its receptor.
d. Degrade neurotransmitters.
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