An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) :
A) results in partial depolarization of the neuron.
B) always causes a neuron to fire.
C) prevents a neuron from firing.
D) results in partial hyperpolarization of the neuron.
E) changes the action potential threshold level.
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