Item #9 of 10

What causes the depolarizing effect of an excitatory postsynaptic potential?

the influx of calcium ions;
the efflux of calcium ions;
the influx of potassium ions;
the efflux of potassium ions;
the influx of chloride ions;

INCORRECT - The depolarization of an EPSP is caused by the influx of calcium ions, not the efflux of potassium ions.

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