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Threshold Significance?  Mv Reached Voltage Gated Channel Trigger

The threshold value is -55 mV; once this level is reached, voltage-gated channels in the trigger zone open, initiating an action potential.

-55 mV; once threshold is reached the voltage gated channel in the the trigger zone is open to create the action potential 

Front What is the threshold value and what is its significance? 
Back -55 mV; once threshold is reached the voltage gated channel in the the trigger zone is open to create the action potential 

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