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A Toxin Interferes with the Opening of Na+ Channels in the Postsynaptic

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A toxin interferes with the opening of Na+ channels in the postsynaptic membrane so that they open more slowly when bound to a neurotransmitter. What effect would there be on action potential formation in the postsynaptic membrane?


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