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Graded Potentials, EPSPs, IPSPs, & Summation

Graded Potentials, EPSPs, IPSPs, & Summation

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Science, Biology, Chemistry

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The video tutorial explains the concept of graded potentials in neurons, focusing on the differences between graded and action potentials. It covers the resting membrane potential, the role of ion distribution, and how excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs and IPSPs) influence neuron activation. The tutorial also discusses the mechanisms of ion influx, the importance of reaching the action potential threshold, and provides examples of specific receptors and neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate.

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