What is/are characteristic(s) of EPSPs and IPSPs?
A) EPSPs and IPSPs do not influence action potentials.
B) EPSPs and IPSPs are graded potentials.
C) EPSPs and IPSPs occur via an all-or-none response.
D) EPSPs are fast action potentials; IPSPs are slow action potentials.
E) EPSPs occur in myelinated axons; IPSPs occur in unmyelinated axons.

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EPSPs (excitatory postsynaptic potentials) and IPSPs (inhibitory postsynaptic potentials) are graded potentials, meaning their magnitude can vary depending on the strength of the stimulus. They are not all-or-none responses like action potentials.

What Is/are Characteristic(s) of EPSPs and IPSPs