excitatory postsynaptic potential GO_0060079
excitatory postsynaptic potential
ID: GO_0060079
Class
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.
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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 |