Consider the synapse shown schematically here. If neuron A causes neuron B to become hyperpolarized relative to B's resting state,
A) neuron B is more likely to fire its own action potential.
B) neuron B is less likely to release neurotransmitter molecules from its own axon terminal.
C) neuron B is more likely to absorb extracellular potassium through voltage-gated channels.
D) neuron B is less likely to absorb extracellular sodium through the sodium-potassium pump.

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Consider the synapse shown schematically here. If neuron A causes neuron B to become hyperpolarized relative to B's resting state, 
A) neuron B is more likely to fire its own action potential. 
B) neuron B is less likely to release neurotransmitter molecules from its own axon terminal. 
C) neuron B is more likely to absorb extracellular potassium through voltage-gated channels. 
D) neuron B is less likely to absorb extracellular sodium through the sodium-potassium pump.

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The Answer of Consider the synapse shown schematically here. If neuron A causes neuron B to become hyperpolarized relative to B's resting state, 
A) neuron B is more likely to fire its own action potential. 
B) neuron B is less likely to release neurotransmitter molecules from its own axon terminal. 
C) neuron B is more likely to absorb extracellular potassium through voltage-gated channels. 
D) neuron B is less likely to absorb extracellular sodium through the sodium-potassium pump.

Consider the Synapse Shown Schematically Here