How does an inhibitory neurotransmitter affect the postsynaptic cell?

• A. It depolarizes the postsynaptic cell, making it more likely to fire an action potential.
• B. It hyperpolarizes the postsynaptic cell, making it less likely to fire an action potential.
• C. It has no effect on the postsynaptic cell.
• D. It causes the postsynaptic cell to release neurotransmitters.

Answer: (B)