Neurotransmitters that increase the postsynaptic neuron's negative potential are called ___________.
A)excitatory transmitters
B)inhibitory transmitters
C)receptor sites
D)synaptic vesicles

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Inhibitory transmitters increase the postsynaptic neuron's negative potential, making it less likely to fire an action potential. This is in contrast to excitatory transmitters, which increase the likelihood of an action potential by making the postsynaptic neuron more positive.

Neurotransmitters That Increase the Postsynaptic Neuron's Negative Potential Are Called