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A post synaptic ionotropic receptor permeant to only one ion is known to be inhibitory...

A post synaptic ionotropic receptor permeant to only one ion is known  to be  inhibitory (Activation of the receptor generates an APSP)

Chloride is able to pass through this ion channel.


What would happen if this neuron was suddenly made permeable to Mg ions, would Mg ions flow into or out of the cell?

Would the current flow due to Mg serve to depolarize or hyperpolarize the membrane?


Please explain I am confused.


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