The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated Cl- channels will cause ____ in the postsynaptic membrane.
A) depolarization only
B) hyperpolarization
C) repolarization only
D) apolarization
E) depolarization and repolarization

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The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated Cl- channels typically results in the influx of Cl- ions into the neuron, making the inside of the neuron more negative compared to the outside. This process is known as hyperpolarization, which makes the neuron less likely to fire an action potential.

The Binding of a Neurotransmitter to Ligand-Gated Cl- Channels Will