Which of the Following Ion Channel Events Will Produce an EPSP

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ion channel events will produce an EPSP?

• A) opening a sodium channel
• B) closing a sodium channel
• C) opening a potassium channel
• D) opening a manganese channel
• E) closing a calcium channel

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