A receptor that increases the likelihood of a neuron firing is considered to be .
A)catalytic
B)electrical
C)positive
D)excitatory

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Excitatory receptors increase the likelihood of a neuron firing. Catalytic and electrical receptors are not terms used in describing receptors. Positive could potentially describe an excitatory receptor, but it is not as specific as using the term excitatory.

A Receptor That Increases the Likelihood of a Neuron Firing