The Binding of an Inhibitory Neurotransmitter to the Postsynaptic Receptors

question 66

Multiple Choice

The binding of an inhibitory neurotransmitter to the postsynaptic receptors results in

• A) depolarization of the membrane.
• B) generation of an action potential.
• C) hyperpolarization of the membrane.
• D) increased permeability of the membrane to sodium ions.
• E) increased permeability of the membrane to calcium ions.

Understand and apply Poisson distribution and its properties.

Identify the conditions under which Poisson distribution provides a good approximation to binomial probabilities.

Compute probabilities and statistical measures (mean, variance, standard deviation) of Poisson distribution given specific parameters.

Identify the primary functions and structural components of neurons.

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