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=== In the Central Nervous System (CNS) === | === In the Central Nervous System (CNS) === | ||
Many inputs from hundreds of other [[ | Many inputs from hundreds of other [[Neuron|neurons]] are received by a single neruon which then can form [[Synapse|synapses]] with many thousands of other [[Cell|cells]]. | ||
=== Type of Potentials === | === Type of Potentials === | ||
Among these synapses on a single neuron, some get excited when others get inhibited. In the [[ | Among these synapses on a single neuron, some get excited when others get inhibited. In the [[Excitatory synapse|excitatory synapse]], [[Neurotransmitter|neurotransmitter]] is released which then causes a small [[Depolarisation|depolarisation]] within the [[Postsynaptic membrane|postsynaptic membrane]], naming: excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP). | ||
On the other hand, the neurotransmitter which is released from an [[ | On the other hand, the neurotransmitter which is released from an [[Inhibitiory_synapse|inhibitory synapse]] causes a small [[Hyperpolarization|hyperpolarization]] called: an [[Inhibitory postsynaptic potential|inhibitory postsynaptic potential]] (IPSP) <ref>Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., and Watson, J.(2005), Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edn, Garland.</ref>. | ||
=== Reference === | === Reference === | ||
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Revision as of 13:25, 27 November 2017
In the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Many inputs from hundreds of other neurons are received by a single neruon which then can form synapses with many thousands of other cells.
Type of Potentials
Among these synapses on a single neuron, some get excited when others get inhibited. In the excitatory synapse, neurotransmitter is released which then causes a small depolarisation within the postsynaptic membrane, naming: excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP).
On the other hand, the neurotransmitter which is released from an inhibitory synapse causes a small hyperpolarization called: an inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) [1].
Reference
- ↑ Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., and Watson, J.(2005), Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edn, Garland.