For the following questions, assume a hypothetical postsynaptic neuron has three presynaptic inputs: neurons X, Y, and Z. Also, assume neuron Z is excitatory. What would you expect at the postsynaptic neuron when neuron Y is stimulated? (Remember that the postsynaptic neuron's membrane potential is decreased by neuron Y.)
A) increased PNa+ and PK+
B) increased PK+ or PCl-
C) increased PA-
D) increased PCa2+
E) none of these
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