An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

A) all-or-none potential.
B) inhibitory postsynaptic potential.
C) excitatory postsynaptic potential.
D) excitatory presynaptic potential.

Excitatory Postsynaptic

Pertaining to the process in which a neurotransmitter increases the likelihood of an action potential firing in the postsynaptic neuron.

Electric Potential

The amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a point in a field, representing the force that would be exerted on a positive test charge placed at that point.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.