Neurotransmitters that increase the negative potential of a neuron are specifically called ___________.
A)excitatory neurotransmitters
B)inhibitory neurotransmitters
C)graded potentials
D)action potentials

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Inhibitory neurotransmitters increase the negative potential inside a neuron, making it less likely to fire an action potential. This is in contrast to excitatory neurotransmitters, which increase the likelihood of a neuron firing by making its internal environment more positive. Graded potentials and action potentials are electrical changes in neurons, not types of neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters That Increase the Negative Potential of a Neuron Are