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  • Q:

    An ion channel inhibitor is discovered which selectively targets potassium ion voltage-gated channels. Which of the following effects would this inhibitor most likely have on neurons?

     

    A

    Inhibition of action potential depolarization

    B

    Inhibition of repolarization after an action potential

    C

    Increase of the resting potential of the cell to 0 mV

    D

    Decrease in the sensitivity of action potential generation



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