_________ is a temporary depolarization of a postsynaptic membrane in response to the release of neurotransmitters from a presynaptic neuron.

The term that describes a temporary depolarization of a postsynaptic membrane in response to the release of neurotransmitters from a presynaptic neuron is called an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP). An EPSP occurs when neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell, leading to the opening of ion channels and allowing positive ions to flow into the cell, which makes the interior of the cell more positive relative to the outside. This process plays a crucial role in neuronal communication and the generation of action potentials. In summary, EPSPs are essential for synaptic transmission and influence the likelihood of a postsynaptic neuron firing an action potential.