Question

What do you mean by excitatory post-synaptic potential (epsp) and inhibitory postsynaptic potential (ipsp)?

Answer 1

An EPSP is received when an excitatory presynaptic cell, connected to the dendrite, fires an action potential. An inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSP) is a temporary hyperpolarization of postsynaptic membrane caused by the flow of negatively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell.

Answer 2

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Inhibitory hormones are the neurohormones secreted by the hypothalamus. This inhibit the secretion of certain hormones of pituitary gland.

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