One of the ways an inhibitory neurotransmitter can work is by causing the postsynaptic cell to

A. close chloride gates and prevent chloride exit.
B. open sodium gates and allow sodium entry.
C. open potassium gates and allow potassium exit.
D. open both sodium and calcium gates.


Answer: C

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