Conceptual Integrated Science
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Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
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Chapter 19, Problem 93TDI
If a signaling neuron has an excitatory effect on target cell,
does it increase or decrease the membrane potential of the
target cell? Defend your answer.
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