An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)

A) hyperpolarizes a neuron, decreasing the likelihood of an action potential.
B) depolarizes a neuron, decreasing the likelihood of an action potential.
C) hyperpolarizes a neuron, increasing the likelihood of an action potential.
D) depolarizes a neuron, increasing the likelihood of an action potential.


D) depolarizes a neuron, increasing the likelihood of an action potential.

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Given the information below, calculate the tidal volume (VT). ERV = 1000 EC = 1500

A) VT = 500 B) VT = 1.5 C) VT = 1,500,000 D) VT = 2500

Anatomy & Physiology

Steroids are neutral lipids derived from ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology

Transmission of sound through the middle ear results in

a. amplification of the pressure vibrations b. stimulation of middle ear receptor cells c. opening of the eustachian tube d. increased firing rate in sensory axons associated with the tympanic membrane e. none of the above

Anatomy & Physiology

What type of cell division does the zygote perform?

A. Meiosis I B. The zygote does not divide. C. Mitosis D. Meiosis

Anatomy & Physiology