If Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials Did Not Exist, ​

question 16

Multiple Choice

If inhibitory postsynaptic potentials did not exist, ​

• A)it would be "easier" for a neuron to fire its action potential.
• B)it would be "harder" for a neuron to fire its action potential.
• C)there would not be any effect on the ease at which a neuron fires its action potential.
• D)it would be impossible for neural impulses to travel across the synapse.

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