Neurotransmitters categorized as inhibitory would are expected to
A)act independently of their receptor proteins.
B)close potassium channels.
C)open sodium channels.
D)close chloride channels.
E)hyperpolarize the membrane.

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Inhibitory neurotransmitters typically cause hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic membrane, making it less likely to fire an action potential.

Neurotransmitters Categorized as Inhibitory Would Are Expected to