An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP):

a. results in a partial depolarization of the neuron.
b. causes a neuron to fire.
c. prevents a neuron from firing.
d. results in a partial hyperpolarization of the neuron.
e. results in partial depolarization of presynaptic neurons, causing ions to pass through
connecting channels.


A

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