An EPSP (excitatory postsynaptic potential) is any change in ion flow across the membrane that moves the membrane potential closer to the threshold for firing an action potential.
Excitatory postsynaptic potential <div>Any change in ion flow across the membrane that moves the potential closer to threshold</div>
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