Rick is given a medication that makes his neurons more positive in their resting potential. What effect will this most likely have on Rick's nervous system?
A) He will have more excitation in his nervous system.
B) He will have more inhibition in his nervous system.
C) He will have less excitation in his nervous system.
D) This drug will not affect the functioning of Rick's nervous system.

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Making neurons more positive in their resting potential decreases the threshold needed to trigger an action potential, leading to more excitation in the nervous system.

Rick Is Given a Medication That Makes His Neurons More