An Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential (EPSP)

question 38

Multiple Choice

An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) :

• A) results in partial depolarization of the neuron.
• B) always causes a neuron to fire.
• C) prevents a neuron from firing.
• D) results in partial hyperpolarization of the neuron.
• E) changes the action potential threshold level.

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