synaptic potential

What Are Excitatory And Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials?

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What Are Excitatory And Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials? Postsynaptic potentials are graded changes in the membrane potential of a postsynaptic synapse. … Excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSP) bring the neuron’s potential closer to its firing threshold. Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSP) change the charge across the membrane to be further from the firing threshold. What is excitatory and

What Is The Relationship Between The Action Potential And The Synapse?

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What Is The Relationship Between The Action Potential And The Synapse? An action potential travels the length of the axon and causes release of neurotransmitter into the synapse. The action potential and consequent transmitter release allow the neuron to communicate with other neurons. Neurotransmitter – A chemical released from a neuron following an action potential.