Increased Permeability of the Postsynaptic Cell to Cl^- Lessens the Likelihood

question 51

True/False

Increased permeability of the postsynaptic cell to Cl^- lessens the likelihood that the postsynaptic cell will undergo an action potential because the membrane potential is moved farther away from threshold.

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Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Nerve formed by the cochlear and vestibular nerves; extends to the brain.

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Convex Lenses

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