Which of the following describes the excitatory postsynaptic potential?
A) moves membrane potential away from threshold
B) opens K+ or Cl- channels
C) short distance depolarization
D) short distance hyperpolarization

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Excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) are short distance depolarizations of the postsynaptic membrane, which bring the membrane potential closer to the threshold for triggering an action potential.

Which of the Following Describes the Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential