Solved

What Happens to an Action Potential at an Excitatory Synapse

Question 338

Multiple Choice

What happens to an action potential at an excitatory synapse


A) The postsynaptic neuron depolarizes the presynaptic cell membrane.
B) The presynaptic neuron increases the permeability of the subsynaptic membrane of the postsynaptic cell to both Na⁺ and K⁺.
C) The presynaptic neuron increases the permeability of the subsynaptic membrane of the postsynaptic cell to K⁺ only.
D) A small hyperpolarization occurs.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions