The Endplate Potential

question 48

Multiple Choice

The endplate potential

• A) is a small amplitude depolarization of the muscle fiber membrane.
• B) always inhibits the muscle fiber.
• C) is caused by the release of acetylcholine from the terminal buttons.
• D) involves an IPSP of the muscle fiber.
• E) is caused by the release of glycine from the terminal buttons.

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