Which of the following statements about synaptic transmission is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about synaptic transmission is incorrect?

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Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles. Neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft. Neurotransmitters directly enter the postsynaptic neuron. Correct Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.

Explanation

Neurotransmitters do not enter the postsynaptic neuron; they bind to receptors on its membrane to transmit the signal.

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