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The new potential produced in a post-synaptic neuron can be which kind?
AAlways excitatory
BExcitatory/inhibitory
CAlways inhibitory
DAlways unchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Excitatory/inhibitory
Depending on the neurotransmitter and receptor, the post-synaptic potential may be excitatory or inhibitory.
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