A Postsynaptic Neuron Will Have an Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential (EPSP)

question 146

Multiple Choice

A postsynaptic neuron will have an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) when

• A) chemically regulated potassium channels are open and potassium is diffusing out of the cell.
• B) more calcium ions than usual diffuse into the neuron.
• C) chemically regulated sodium channels are open and sodium is diffusing into the cell.
• D) the neuron is hyperpolarized.
• E) more potassium ions than usual diffuse out of the neuron.

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