Depolarizing post-synaptic potentials are can also be called excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) because they
A) increase the chances that the membrane will reach threshold
B) increase the chances that the membrane will return to its resting state
C) generate an action potential every time
D) cause dramatic changes in the postsynaptic neuron

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EPSPs depolarize the postsynaptic membrane, which means it becomes less negative and closer to threshold. This increases the likelihood that an action potential will be generated.

Depolarizing Post-Synaptic Potentials Are Can Also Be Called Excitatory Postsynaptic