Suppose a Neuron Is Receiving a Mixture of Excitatory and Inhibitory

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose a neuron is receiving a mixture of excitatory and inhibitory synaptic messages and producing a few action potentials. What will happen if someone injects a drug that blocks the inhibitory synapses?

• A) The neuron will produce more action potentials than before.
• B) The neuron will produce fewer action potentials than before.
• C) The neuron will produce the same number of action potentials as before but they will travel at a lower velocity.
• D) The activity of the neuron will be unchanged.

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