The Binding of a Neurotransmitter to Ligand-Gated Na⁺channels Will Cause

question 36

Multiple Choice

The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated Na⁺channels will cause ____ in the postsynaptic membrane.

• A) depolarization only
• B) hyperpolarization
• C) repolarization only
• D) apolarization
• E) depolarization and repolarization

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