An Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential Is Most Likely to Result from Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

An excitatory postsynaptic potential is most likely to result from which of the following?

• A)Simultaneous opening of sodium and chloride channels
• B)Opening of potassium channels
• C)Opening of sodium channels
• D)Opening of calcium channels

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