An IPSP (inhibitory postsynaptic potential) is any change in membrane potential that moves it further away from the threshold, making the postsynaptic neuron less likely to fire.
inhibitory postsynaptic potential<div>1. Any change in flows across cell membrane potential away from the threshold</div><div>2. Makes it less likely to fire</div>
| Front | What is IPSP? |
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| Back | inhibitory postsynaptic potential 1. Any change in flows across cell membrane potential away from the threshold 2. Makes it less likely to fire |
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