How Could You Increase the Magnitude of Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials

question 1

Multiple Choice

How could you increase the magnitude of excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) generated at a synapse?

• A) Increase sodium-potassium pump activity.
• B) Increase K⁺ permeability.
• C) Increase Na⁺ permeability.
• D) All of the listed responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Motivational Interviewing

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