For the Following Questions, Assume a Hypothetical Postsynaptic Neuron Has

question 81

Multiple Choice

For the following questions, assume a hypothetical postsynaptic neuron has three presynaptic inputs: neurons X, Y, and Z. Also, assume neuron Z is excitatory. If neurotransmitter from X causes a slight hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic cell, then the

• A) synapse is excitatory
• B) synapse is inhibitory
• C) synapse could be excitatory or inhibitory
• D) postsynaptic cell's membrane potential has decreased
• E) synapse is excitatory and the postsynaptic cell's membrane potential has decreased

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