If Neuron X Causes Hyperpolarization, Then What Does It Cause

question 78

Multiple Choice

If neuron X causes hyperpolarization, then what does it cause in a postsynaptic neuron?

• A)Increased PNa+ and PK+
• B)Increased PK+ or PCl-
• C)Increased influx of protein anions
• D)Increased permeability to calcium ions
• E)Either b or c

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