Distinguish between excitatory post-synaptic potential (EPSP) and inhibitory post-synaptic potential (IPSP). Which pushes the cell closer to threshold? Which pushes away from threshold and can hyperpolarize? What gates achieve this? Distinguish between temporal and special summation

Distinguish between excitatory post-synaptic potential (EPSP) and inhibitory post-synaptic potential (IPSP). Which pushes the cell closer to threshold? Which pushes away from threshold and can hyperpolarize? What gates achieve this? Distinguish between temporal and special summation

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Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

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