Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) are associated with which of the following?

A. No change of the threshold
B. Repolarization of the plasma membrane
C. No change in the membrane potential
D. Depolarization of the plasma membrane
E. Hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane


Answer: E

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