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How Is a Receptor Potential Similar to an Excitatory Postsynaptic

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How is a receptor potential similar to an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) generated at a synapse?


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Salem Sump

A type of nasogastric tube used for decompression, removing gases and liquids from the stomach, often used postoperatively or for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.

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