A brief depolarization of the neuronal membrane that makes it more likely that the neuron will fire an action potential is called:
A)saltatory conduction.
B)an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP).
C)an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP).
D)spatial summation.

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An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is a depolarization of the neuronal membrane that increases the likelihood of an action potential being fired.

A Brief Depolarization of the Neuronal Membrane That Makes It