An Inhibitory Local Potential

question 5

Multiple Choice

An inhibitory local potential

• A)depolarizes the plasma membrane.
• B)hyperpolarizes the plasma membrane.
• C)repolarizes the plasma membrane.
• D)neutralizes the plasma membrane.
• E)drifts the membrane potential towards the resting membrane potential.

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