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Inhibitory Neurotransmission

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Inhibitory neurotransmission is when a neurotransmitter released from a presynaptic neuron binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, leading to hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic membrane and reducing the likelihood of an action potential being generated.

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