When acetylcholine stimulates the opening of ligand-gated ion channels on a postsynaptic cell,what is this event called?
A)neuromuscular junction
B)temporal summation
C)inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
D)excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)
E)synaptic integration

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When acetylcholine stimulates the opening of ligand-gated ion channels on a postsynaptic cell, it causes a depolarization of the cell membrane which is called an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP). This can lead to an action potential and the transmission of the signal to the next neuron.

When Acetylcholine Stimulates the Opening of Ligand-Gated Ion Channels on a Postsynaptic