If Neurotransmitter from Y Causes the Membrane Potential of the Postsynaptic

question 96

Multiple Choice

If neurotransmitter from Y causes the membrane potential of the postsynaptic cell to decrease slightly, then

• A)the synapse is excitatory
• B)the postsynaptic membrane's potential will be farther away from threshold
• C)the postsynaptic membrane causes an EPSP on the presynaptic membrane
• D)neurotransmitter from Y causes an IPSP on the presynaptic membrane
• E)both a and c are correct

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