An inhibitory local potential causes which of the following?
A) Depolarization of the plasma membrane
B) Hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane
C) Repolarization of the plasma membrane
D) Neutralization of the plasma membrane
E) Drifting of the membrane potential towards the resting membrane potential

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An inhibitory local potential causes hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane, making the inside of the cell more negative compared to the outside and thus further away from reaching the threshold needed to trigger an action potential.

An Inhibitory Local Potential Causes Which of the Following