In neuroscience, an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is a postsynaptic potential that makes the postsynaptic neuron more likely to fire an action potential.

Nov 21, 2024 · Postsynaptic potentials refer to changes observed in the resting potential of the neuronal cell membrane triggered by synaptic activation. In its resting state, the cell membrane maintains a …

An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) occurs when sodium channels open in response to a stimulus. The electrochemical gradient drives sodium to rush into the cell.

PSPs are called excitatory (or EPSPs) if they increase the likelihood of a postsynaptic action potential occurring, and inhibitory (or IPSPs) if they decrease this likelihood.

EPSPs are depolarizing events that increase the likelihood of the postsynaptic neuron firing an action potential, while IPSPs are hyperpolarizing events that decrease the likelihood of firing an action …

Jul 24, 2025 · An excitatory postsynaptic potential, or EPSP, represents a temporary shift in the electrical charge across a neuron’s membrane. This change makes the receiving neuron more likely …

Postsynaptic potentials are graded potentials in the postsynaptic membrane resulting from the effects of a neurotransmitter. An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is a graded depolarization caused by …

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 …

An excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSP) is a temporary depolarization of postsynaptic membrane caused by the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell as a result of opening of …

An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) occurs when sodium channels open in response to a stimulus. The electrochemical gradient drives sodium to rush into the cell.