Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is correct?

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Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is correct?

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Neurotransmitters can be either excitatory or inhibitory. Correct All neurotransmitters have the same effect on all neurons. Neurotransmitters pass through the postsynaptic membrane without binding to receptors. Neurotransmitters are not involved in synaptic transmission.

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Neurotransmitters can be excitatory (e.g., glutamate) or inhibitory (e.g., GABA), depending on the receptor they bind to.

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