All of the following are true of IPSPs (inhibitory postsynaptic potentials) except

A) are graded depolarizations.
B) are graded hyperpolarizations.
C) increase membrane permeability to chloride ions.
D) increase the efflux of potassium ions.
E) increase the efflux of calcium ions.


Answer: A

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