An Inhibitory Local Potential Causes Which of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

An inhibitory local potential causes which of the following?

• A) Depolarization of the plasma membrane
• B) Hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane
• C) Repolarization of the plasma membrane
• D) Neutralization of the plasma membrane
• E) Drifting of the membrane potential towards the resting membrane potential

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