An inhibitory post-synaptic impulse (IPSP):

a. brings a neuron to a more positive voltage.
b. brings the neuron further away from firing.
c. occurs when Cl- ion channels close.
d. occurs when Na+ ion channels open.
e. occurs when K+ ion channels close.


b

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