Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials (IPSPs) Generally Result When _________ Channels Are

question 90

Multiple Choice

 Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) generally result when _________ channels are opened.

• A) postsynaptic calcium
• B) postsynaptic sodium
• C) presynaptic potassium or chloride
• D) postsynaptic potassium or chloride

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