EPSPs are associated with:
A)the opening of potassium channels, allowing the outflow of potassium.
B)the opening of sodium channels, allowing the influx of sodium.
C)the closing of potassium channels, stopping the influx of potassium.
D)the closing of sodium channels, stopping the influx of potassium.

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EPSPs (excitatory postsynaptic potentials) are associated with the opening of sodium channels, allowing the influx of sodium ions, which depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane and makes it more likely to fire an action potential.

EPSPs Are Associated With