Axon segment depolarized to threshold AP regenerated in adjacent axon segment Voltage-gated Na* channels open Local current flows Influx of Na* to axon segment Current flows continuously Stimulation of initial axon segment

Axon segment depolarized to threshold AP regenerated in adjacent axon segment Voltage-gated Na* channels open Local current flows Influx of Na* to axon segment Current flows continuously Stimulation of initial axon segment

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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AP regenerated in
adjacent axon segment
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channels open
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Influx of Na*
to axon segment
Current flows continuously
Stimulation of initial axon segment

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