A postsynaptic neuron responds to neurotransmitters released by a presynaptic neuron by creating
A) EPSPs.
B) water-filled channels in its membrane.
C) IPSPs.
D) either EPSPs or IPSPs.
E) all of these choices.

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A postsynaptic neuron can generate either excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) in response to neurotransmitters, depending on the type of neurotransmitter and receptors involved.

A Postsynaptic Neuron Responds to Neurotransmitters Released by a Presynaptic