A stimulus that changes a postsynaptic neuron's membrane from resting potential to -85 mV is a(n)________ stimulus.
A)excitatory
B)depolarizing
C)temporal
D)saltatory
E)inhibitory

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A stimulus that changes a postsynaptic neuron's membrane potential to -85 mV is inhibitory because it hyperpolarizes the membrane, making it more negative than the resting potential and less likely to fire an action potential.

A Stimulus That Changes a Postsynaptic Neuron's Membrane from Resting