As mentioned in class, some inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) are the result of Cl - entering...

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As mentioned in class, some inhibitory postsynaptic potentials(IPSPs) are the result of Cl - entering the cell througha chloride channel. Other IPSPs are caused by the opening of K+ channels.

How could movement of the potassium ion result inhyperpolarization of the postsynaptic cell?

I get that there is movement; I need to know how or more-so whyit results in hyperpolarization .

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