Neurotransmitters Categorized as Inhibitory Are Expected to

question 51

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters categorized as inhibitory are expected to

• A) act independently of their receptor proteins.
• B) close potassium channels.
• C) open sodium channels.
• D) close chloride channels.
• E) hyperpolarize the membrane.

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