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Cali Fornia Cali Fornia
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What type of postsynaptic potential would be more likely to promote an action potential - an IPSP or EPSP? Explain.
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A small, local depolarization called an EPSP moves the membrane potential closer to threshold. If threshold is reached, an action potential is triggered. A small, local hyperpolarization known as an IPSP moves the membrane potential farther from threshold. Threshold is critical for achievement of an action potential. Thus, an EPSP is more likely to promote an action potential while an IPSP is less likely to promote an action potential.
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