____________neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will generate action potentials, whereas _____________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will do so.
A) Excitatory; inhibitory
B) Inhibitory; excitatory
C) Augmentation; depletion
D) Depletion; augmentation

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Excitatory neurotransmitters, as their name suggests, excite or stimulate neurons, making them more likely to generate action potentials. Inhibitory neurotransmitters, on the other hand, inhibit or reduce the activity of neurons, making them less likely to generate action potentials.

____________Neurotransmitters Make It More Likely That a Neuron Will Generate