When acetylcholine stimulates the opening of ligand-gated ion channels on a postsynaptic cell, what is this event called?

A. Excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)
B. Temporal summation
C. Inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
D. Synaptic integration
E. Neuromuscular junction


Answer: A

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