Which of these is an example of an EPSP in a typical neuron?
A) A voltage change from 0 mV to +0.35 mV
B) A voltage change from -70 mV to -69.5 mV
C) A voltage change from -69.5 mV to -70 mV
D) A voltage change from +35 mV to 0 mV
E) A voltage change from -70 mV to -70.5 mV

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An EPSP (Excitatory PostSynaptic Potential) is a slight depolarization of a postsynaptic cell, bringing the membrane potential closer to the threshold for an action potential. A change from -70 mV to -69.5 mV is an example of depolarization, making it an EPSP.

Which of These Is an Example of an EPSP in a Typical