The electrical events labeled as EPSPs are the result of _______ of the _______ membrane.
A) hyperpolarization; postsynaptic
B) depolarization; postsynaptic
C) hyperpolarization; presynaptic
D) depolarization; presynaptic
E) repolarization; presynaptic

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EPSPs, or Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials, result in depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane. This occurs when neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, opening channels that allow positively charged ions to flow into the cell, making it more likely to generate an action potential.

The Electrical Events Labeled as EPSPs Are the Result of _______