What could cause a graded potential that is a hyperpolarization?
decreasing membrane permeability to K+
increasing membrane permeability to Ca2+
increasing membrane permeability to Na+
increasing membrane permeability to K+
An IPSP (inhibitory post-synaptic potential) occurs when a membrane becomes more permeable to ____.
ATP
neurotransmitters
sodium ions
potassium ions
Q1. Increasing membrane permeability to K+
The membrane is hyperpolarized at the end of the Action Potential as the voltage gated potassium channels will increase the permeability to K+. The opening of channels that allows positive ions (Eg: K+ ions) flow out of the cell causes hyperpolarization.
Q2. Potassium ions
ISPS is the response of a neurotransmitter hyperpolarizing the postsynaptic membrane, which is caused by the flow of negatively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell ( by K+ rushing out or Cl- flowing in).
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