Inhibitory synapses
A) cannot exist in the same part of the body as excitatory synapses.
B) increase the likelihood that a neuron will reach the firing threshold.
C) trigger action potentials.
D) hyperpolarize neurons.

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Inhibitory synapses hyperpolarize neurons, making it less likely that they will reach the firing threshold and trigger action potentials. They can coexist in the same part of the body as excitatory synapses and do not increase the likelihood of firing.

Inhibitory Synapses