Postsynaptic Neurons Have Many Connections with Multiple Other Presynaptic Neurons

question 120

Multiple Choice

Postsynaptic neurons have many connections with multiple other presynaptic neurons through their dendrites. Some of these connections are inhibitory, while others are excitatory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters have their effect by opening ligand-gated _____ channels on the dendrites it interacts with.

• A)Na⁺
• B)Ca⁺
• C)Cl^-

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