What Would Happen to the Synaptic Potential Amplitude Caused by an Ionotropic

question 14

Multiple Choice

What would happen to the synaptic potential amplitude caused by an ionotropic receptor in a postsynaptic neuron (e.g. glutamate-mediated EPSP) if the input resistance of the postsynaptic membrane was decreased?

• A) There would be no change in the synaptic potential amplitude.
• B) The synaptic potential would become larger in amplitude.
• C) The synaptic potential would become smaller in amplitude.
• D) The synaptic potential would be blocked.
• E) The synaptic potential would reverse in polarity.

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