evoked excitatory postsynaptic potential

Term ID

GO:0098817

Synonyms

Definition

A process that leads to a temporary increase in postsynaptic potential due to the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell induced by the evoked release of many vesicles of excitatory neurotransmitter at the synapse.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO