Define excitatory Postsynaptic Potential (EPSP)and Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential (IPSP)

question 97

Multiple Choice

Define excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) and inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) .

• A)An excitatory postsynaptic potential is a graded hyperpolarization by the postsynaptic cell and an inhibitory postsynaptic potential is a graded repolarization by the postsynaptic cell.
• B)An excitatory postsynaptic potential is a graded repolarization by the postsynaptic cell and an inhibitory postsynaptic potential is a graded hyperpolarization by the postsynaptic cell.
• C)An excitatory postsynaptic potential is a graded hyperpolarization by the postsynaptic cell and an inhibitory postsynaptic potential is a graded depolarization by the postsynaptic cell.
• D)An excitatory postsynaptic potential is a graded depolarization by the postsynaptic cell and an inhibitory postsynaptic potential is a graded hyperpolarization by the postsynaptic cell.
• E)An excitatory postsynaptic potential is a graded depolarization by the postsynaptic cell and an inhibitory postsynaptic potential is a graded repolarization by the postsynaptic cell.

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