Describe how activation of G-protein–coupled inwardly rectifying K+ channels (GIRKs) promotes inhibition of a neuron.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A G-protein–coupled inwardly rectifying K+ channel (GIRK), causes the influx of K+ when a neuron is hyperpolarized and diminished K+ influx when a neuron is depolarized. Through these properties, GIRKs help maintain a neuron’s resting potential.
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