The function of somatodendritic autoreceptors is to: Group of answer choices Increase neurotransmitter release Increase the rate of cell firing Reduce the rate of cell firing Both a and b, but not c a, b and c are all correct
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Somatodendritic autoreceptors are a type of receptor located on the soma (cell body) and dendrites of neurons. They respond to the neurotransmitter released by the neuron itself. Show more…
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