A depolarizing synaptic potential is also known as _______

A) a hyperpolarizing postsynaptic potential
B) an inhibitory postsynaptic potential
C) an excitatory presynaptic potential
D) an excitatory postsynaptic potential


Answer: D) an excitatory postsynaptic potential

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