Dictionary of Biological Psychology
An increase in neuronal ACTIVATION achieved by adding together of a number of postsynaptic potentials (SPATIAL SUMMATION), or by increasing the frequency of individual SYNAPSE discharge (TEMPORAL SUMMATION).
See also: EPSP/IPSP; excitatory postsynaptic potential; inhibitory postsynaptic potential
This is the complete article, containing 37 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page).
View More Summaries on Summation
