Which ion mainly mediates the changes in postsynaptic membrane potential following activation of GABA-A receptors? sodium phosphate chloride calcium potassium
Question
Which ion mainly mediates the changes in postsynaptic membrane potential following activation of GABA-A receptors? sodium phosphate chloride calcium potassium
Solution
The ion that mainly mediates the changes in postsynaptic membrane potential following activation of GABA-A receptors is chloride.
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