An action potential is a rapid, transient change in the electrical potential difference across a neuron's axon membrane when it is stimulated, reaching approximately +40mV.
An action potential is a rapid, transient change in the electrical potential difference across a neuron's axon membrane when it is stimulated, reaching approximately +40mV.
| Front | Define action potential. |
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| Back | Action potential - change in potential difference across the neurone membrane of the axon when stimulated (appx 40mV) |
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