If a neurotransmitter depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane, the effect is
A)excitation
B)inhibition
C)to prevent reuptake
D)to open chlorine channels
E)to open potassium channels

Name: If a neurotransmitter depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane, the effect is A)excitation B)inhibition C)to prevent reuptake D)to open chlorine channels E)to open potassium channels
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Depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane typically leads to excitation, as it makes the neuron more likely to fire an action potential.

If a Neurotransmitter Depolarizes the Postsynaptic Membrane, the Effect Is