Which of the following will occur when an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is being generated on the dendritic membrane?
A) Sodium gates will open first, then close as potassium gates open.
B) Specific sodium gates will open.
C) A single type of channel will open, permitting simultaneous flow of sodium and potassium.
D) Specific potassium gates will open.

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An EPSP is generated when a neurotransmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane, causing ion channels to open that allow both sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions to flow simultaneously, leading to depolarization.

Which of the Following Will Occur When an Excitatory Postsynaptic