What Would Most Likely Lead to an Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential

question 24

Multiple Choice

What would most likely lead to an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) ?

• A)opening of calcium ion channels
• B)opening of sodium ion channels
• C)closure of chloride ion channels
• D)opening of potassium ion channels

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