A temporary hyperpolarization is known as an ____.
A) EPSP
B) IPSP
C) ISPS
D) EPIP

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A hyperpolarization results in an increased negative charge in the cell, making it more difficult to reach the threshold for an action potential. An IPSP (inhibitory postsynaptic potential) is a hyperpolarizing signal that inhibits the firing of an action potential, while an EPSP (excitatory postsynaptic potential) is a depolarizing signal that increases the likelihood of firing an action potential. ISPS and EPIP are not commonly used terms in neuroscience.

A Temporary Hyperpolarization Is Known as an ____