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3. Biological Psychology
Communication in the Nervous System
3. Biological Psychology
Communication in the Nervous System: Videos & Practice Problems
15PRACTICE PROBLEM
In a neuroscience study, it was observed that a neurotransmitter binds to its receptor on a neuron, leading to the efflux of potassium ions. What is the overall effect of the neurotransmitter on the neuron, and what is its effect on the neuron's ability to reach an action potential?
In a neuroscience study, it was observed that a neurotransmitter binds to its receptor on a neuron, leading to the efflux of potassium ions. What is the overall effect of the neurotransmitter on the neuron, and what is its effect on the neuron's ability to reach an action potential?