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Na+ channels are opened by excitatoryneurotransmitters, while it is the inhibitory neurotransmittersthat will open either chloride or potassium ( Cl– orK+ ) channels.

Provide a rationalization for why this is what is observed inneurons. Discuss it with regards to the effects that these ionshave on an action potential firing in a neuron.

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A resting neuron has more Na ions outside and more K ions inside This distribution of Na and potassium is maintained by the NaK ATPase An action potential or a wave of depolarisation is generated when Na ions    See Answer
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