Which statement is true of EPSPs?
A) They work in pairs to produce an action potential.
B) They decay over time and space.
C) They can be either excitatory or inhibitory.
D) They occur because potassium gates open.

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EPSPs (Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials) decay over time and space, meaning their effect diminishes as they travel away from the point of origin and over time if they do not trigger an action potential.

Which Statement Is True of EPSPs