Which of the following would most likely result in an IPSP?
A) potassium ions entering the cell
B) sodium ions entering the cell
C) chloride ions entering the cell
D) chloride ions leaving the cell

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An IPSP (inhibitory postsynaptic potential) is typically caused by the influx of chloride ions into the cell, which makes the inside of the cell more negative and moves the membrane potential further from the threshold for firing an action potential.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Result in an IPSP