What would happen to the synaptic potential amplitude caused by an ionotropic receptor in a postsynaptic neuron (e.g. glutamate-mediated EPSP) if the input resistance of the postsynaptic membrane was decreased?
A) There would be no change in the synaptic potential amplitude.
B) The synaptic potential would become larger in amplitude.
C) The synaptic potential would become smaller in amplitude.
D) The synaptic potential would be blocked.
E) The synaptic potential would reverse in polarity.
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