Excitatory neurotransmitters depolarize the postsynaptic membrane, making action potential firing more likely if the threshold is met.
Excitatory neurotransmitters depolarize the postsynaptic membrane, potentially causing it to fire an action potential if the threshold is reached.
| Front | Excitatory neurotransmitters |
|---|---|
| Back | Depolarise the postsynaptic membrane Make it fire an action potential if threshold reached |
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