### Quiz: Understanding EPSPs and IPSPs**Question:** The primary difference between an EPSP and an IPSP is what?1. The direction of membrane polarization2. The degree of effect3. The overall speed of conduction4. The ease of elicitation**Explanation:**This question tests your knowledge of Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials (EPSPs) and Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials (IPSPs). EPSPs and IPSPs are critical concepts in understanding how neurons communicate with each other.**Option 1: The direction of membrane polarization**- EPSPs cause depolarization, making the neuron more likely to fire an action potential.- IPSPs cause hyperpolarization, making the neuron less likely to fire an action potential.**Option 2: The degree of effect**- This refers to how strong the EPSP or IPSP is, which can vary but doesn't primarily define the difference between them.**Option 3: The overall speed of conduction**- The speed at which the signal travels along the neuron can vary but is not the primary differentiator between EPSPs and IPSPs.**Option 4: The ease of elicitation**- This refers to how easily an EPSP or IPSP can be generated, which again can vary but is not the main difference between them.**Correct Answer:** The primary difference between an EPSP and an IPSP is the direction of membrane polarization. ### Further Reading:- [Neuron Communication: EPSPs and IPSPs](#)- [Understanding Synaptic Transmission](#)Feel free to explore the provided links for more detailed explanations and diagrams to further your understanding of these fundamental neural processes.

In EPSP (excitatory postsynaptic potential) the binding of neurotransmitters causes depolarization…

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The primary difference between an EPSP and an IPSP is what? The direction of membrane polarization The degree of effect. The overall speed of conduction. The ease of elicitation.

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