excitatory postsynaptic potential [GO_0060079]

A process that leads to a temporary increase in postsynaptic potential due to the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell. The flow of ions that causes an EPSP is an excitatory postsynaptic current (EPSC) and makes it easier for the neuron to fire an action potential.

excitatory postsynaptic potential

ID: GO_0060079

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Classification

regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential

Relationships

is part of: chemical synaptic transmission, postsynaptic

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
regulation of excitatory post-synaptic membrane potential	exact synonym
regulation of EPSP	related synonym

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