A New Drug Has Its Effect at the Postsynaptic Membrane

question 189

Multiple Choice

A new drug has its effect at the postsynaptic membrane. Specifically, it opens both potassium and chlorine channels. The effect will be

• A) hyperpolarization
• B) to start reuptake
• C) to generate an action potential
• D) depolarization
• E) to create a small amount of excitation

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