excitatory and Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials – Flashcards
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postsynaptic membrane
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The effect of a neurotransmitter on the _______ depends of the properties of the receptor, not on the nature of the neurotransmitter
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Postsynaptic potential
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_________ is the Graded potential (change) that develops in postsynaptic membrane in response to a neurotransmitter
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Excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)
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_________ depolarizes and sodium channels open
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Inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
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________ hyperpolarization and chloride or potassium channels open
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potassium
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__________ inside to outside the cell becomes more negative and prevents action potential to post synaptic cell
