Inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is the presence of an ionic current flow that hyperpolarizes the postsynaptic neuron. As a result, a greater depolarization than normal is required for excitation and there is only a small probability that there will be an action potential; temporary hyperpolarization of a membrane
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