If twice as many inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs)as excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs)arrive at a postsynaptic neuron in close proximity,is the integration of signals by the postsynaptic neuron likely to produce an action potential?
A)Yes
B)No

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If twice as many inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) as excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) arrive at a postsynaptic neuron in close proximity, the net effect is likely to be inhibitory. This means that the postsynaptic neuron is less likely to fire an action potential. Therefore, the integration of signals by the postsynaptic neuron is unlikely to produce an action potential.

If Twice as Many Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials (IPSPs)as Excitatory Postsynaptic