Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about inhibitory synapses is FALSE?
A) The membrane potential of the postsynaptic cell can be hyperpolarized.
B) In presynaptic inhibition, the lower level potential generated interferes with the oncoming action potential.
C) Opening of potassium channels can generate an IPSP.
D) The postsynaptic cell is less likely to generate an action potential.
E) Opening of chloride channels can generate an IPSP.
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