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An Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential Is Caused by a Flow of _____

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An inhibitory postsynaptic potential is caused by a flow of _____ ions, while an excitatory postsynaptic potential is due to an increase of _____ ions.


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Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body’s fight or flight response, regulating involuntary actions like heart rate and blood flow in reaction to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, conserving energy, and lowering heart rate.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

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