Excitatory postsynaptic signals result in partial depolarization, while inhibitory postsynaptic signals result in ______.

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Excitatory postsynaptic signals increase the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential by partially depolarizing the neuron, making the inside of the neuron less negative compared to the outside. Inhibitory postsynaptic signals, on the other hand, result in hyperpolarization, making the inside of the neuron more negative and thus decreasing the likelihood of an action potential occurring.

Excitatory Postsynaptic Signals Result in Partial Depolarization, While Inhibitory Postsynaptic