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.


C

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