If the resting potential were to change from -70 mV to -60 mV,this would be termed a(n)___;this would occur as part of an ___.
A)hyperpolarization,EPSP
B)hypopolarization,EPSP
C)action potential,IPSP
D)threshold depolarization,EPSP

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A change from -70 mV to -60 mV would be a hypopolarization, which is also known as an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP). This change in membrane potential is caused by the opening of ligand-gated ion channels upon the binding of neurotransmitters to receptor sites, allowing more positively charged ions to enter the cell and causing the membrane potential to become less negative.

If the Resting Potential Were to Change from -70 MV