At the synapse, some neurotransmitters open ion channels that make the interior of the postsynaptic neuron more negative. Thus, these neurotransmitters produce a(n) __________postsynaptic potential (IPSP).
A) rewarding
B) decreasing
C) inhibitory
D) enhancing
E) excitatory

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Neurotransmitters that make the interior of the postsynaptic neuron more negative are creating an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP), which decreases the likelihood that the neuron will fire an action potential.

At the Synapse, Some Neurotransmitters Open Ion Channels That Make