When light strikes a molecule of photopigment, the membrane potential undergoes a(n) ________, which in turn ________
a. action potential; releases an excitatory transmitter onto the ganglion cell
b. hyperpolarization; reduces release of an inhibitory transmitter onto the bipolar cell
c. depolarization; releases an excitatory transmitter onto the ganglion cell
d. action potential; releases an inhibitory transmitter onto the ganglion cell
e. hyperpolarization; increases the release of an inhibitory transmitter onto the bipolar cell
Answer: b. hyperpolarization; reduces release of an inhibitory transmitter onto the bipolar cell
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