Which electrical event is characteristic of inhibitory synaptic interactions?
A neurotransmitter agent that selectively opens ligand-gated chloride channels is the basis for an inhibitory postsynaptic potential Because the Nernst potential for chloride is about -70 mV, chloride ions tend to move out of the cell along its electrochemical gradient A neurotransmitter that selectively opens potassium channels will allow potassium to move into the cell An increase in the extracellular sodium concentration usually leads directly to an inhibitory postsynaptic potential