The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated Cl ^- channels will cause ____ in the postsynaptic membrane.

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The binding of a neurotransmitter to ligand-gated Cl⁻ channels typically causes hyperpolarization in the postsynaptic membrane because the influx of Cl⁻ ions makes the inside of the cell more negative, moving the membrane potential further from the threshold for action potential generation.

The Binding of a Neurotransmitter to Ligand-Gated Cl -

The Binding of a Neurotransmitter to Ligand-Gated Cl ^-