Which of the following might increase the size of an EPSP?

a. increased amount of glutamate released from presynaptic terminal
b. increased number of neurotransmitter receptors in postsynaptic membrane
c. decreased degradation or reuptake of neurotransmitter
d. all of the above


Answer: d. all of the above

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