One way of achieving an IPSP is to increase permeability to Cl-. By what other mechanism can...

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Oneway of achieving an IPSP is to increase permeability toCl-. By what other mechanism can you achieve an IPSP(change permeability to what ion)? Explain why.

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An inhibitory postsynaptic potential IPSP is a kind ofsynaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely togenerate an action potential An IPSP can be produced by alocalized increase in Cl transportsIPSP can also be produced by opening of K channelswith movement of Kout of the postsynaptic cellIn addition they can produce by closure of Na orCa2 channelsMechanismAll cellular membranes are electrically charged due to theconcentration of ions present in the extracellular andintracellular space For neurons sodium ions and chloride ionsexists in large    See Answer
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