An excitatory neurotransmitter _____ the postsynaptic membrane.
A)depolarizes
B)repolarizes
C)hyperpolarizes
D)does not affect the polarity of
E)moves across channels in

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An excitatory neurotransmitter, such as glutamate or acetylcholine, binds to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, causing depolarization of the membrane potential. This depolarization can lead to the initiation of an action potential and subsequent propagation of the signal.

An Excitatory Neurotransmitter _____ the Postsynaptic Membrane