If Neuron Y's Neurotransmitter Is Causing Neuron X's Membrane Potential

question 120

Multiple Choice

If neuron Y's neurotransmitter is causing neuron X's membrane potential to decrease, then we would logically conclude that this neurotransmitter causes

• A)increased PNa+ and PK+
• B)increased PK+ or PCl-
• C)increased permeability to protein anions
• D)increased permeability to calcium ions
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood, promoting its uptake and storage.

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