Question

Anatomy & Physiology Question:

Drug addiction has reduced the number of receptors in the addict's neural synapses. How will this affect signal transduction at the synapse?

A.) Less neurotransmitter will be produced by the presynaptic cell.
B.) More neurotransmitter will be produce by the presynaptic cell.
C.) More ion channels will open in the postsynaptic cell.
D.) Fewer ion channels will open in the postsynaptic cell.

I think D but I'm not certain. help

Answer 1

well the one to trigger opening of ion channels are neurotransmitters
and they get it activated by binding to their receptor
if their receptor is blocked or damaged
can ion channels open? can neurotransmitter bind to that receptor? can the signal be transducted ?

Answer 2

so i was right, the answer is D. ?

Answer 3

bingo!
yep

Answer 4

:P shes good