Ultimately, It Is the _______ That Determines Whether the Postsynaptic

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ultimately, it is the _______ that determines whether the postsynaptic membrane produces an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) or an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) .

• A) frequency of action potentials
• B) movement of ions
• C) neurotransmitter
• D) receptor's affinity for the neurotransmitter

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Milliliters

A metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter, used often to measure liquids in scientific and everyday contexts.

Ounces

A unit of weight commonly used in the United States, where one pound is equal to 16 ounces.

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