What is the difference of Inhibitory postsynaptic potential vs antagonist?
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Inhibitory potentials will cause the postsynaptic neuron to hyperpolarize, which essentially makes it harder for the postsynaptic neuron to send a signal. Keep in mind that most neurons have a lot of other neurons giving them signals, so the inhibitory signals are generally blocking signals from other pre-synaptic neurons and keeping them from activating the post-synaptic neuron.
An excitatory potential will depolarize the postsynaptic neuron, which will cause it to send a signal. It’s basically the standard process of how neurons are usually shown.
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