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Can you explain the relationship between EPSP, IPSP and action potentials?

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EPSP and IPSP trigger action potential

Step-by-step explanation:

“EPSP” means “excitatory postsynaptic potential” which occurs when +ively charged ions move towards the postsynaptic cell thereby depolarizing of postsynaptic membrane potential. IPSPs are inhibitory postsynaptic potential. Whenever the EPSPs or IPSPs changes, the , neurotransmitters bind to receptors thereby opening or closing ion channels in the postsynaptic cell and hence triggering the Action potentials which is basically nerve impulses or spikes.

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