Neurotransmitters that hyperpolarize a neuron are specifically called
A)excitatory neurotransmitters
B)inhibitory neurotransmitters
C)graded potentials
D)action potentials

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Inhibitory neurotransmitters hyperpolarize a neuron, making it less likely to fire an action potential. This is in contrast to excitatory neurotransmitters, which depolarize the neuron and increase the likelihood of an action potential.

Neurotransmitters That Hyperpolarize a Neuron Are Specifically Called