A Brief Depolarization of the Neuronal Membrane That Makes It

question 51

Multiple Choice

A brief depolarization of the neuronal membrane that makes it more likely that the neuron will fire an action potential is called:

• A)saltatory conduction.
• B)an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP).
• C)an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP).
• D)spatial summation.

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