Which of the Following Is False or Incorrect

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false or incorrect?

• A) An excitatory postsynaptic potential occurs if the excitatory effect is greater than the inhibitory effect but less than threshold.
• B) An inhibitory postsynaptic potential occurs if the inhibitory effect is greater than the excitatory, causing hyperpolarization of the membrane.
• C) A nerve impulse occurs if the excitatory and inhibitory effects are equal.

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Dependent Variable

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Independent Variable

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