Explain the propagation of an action potential. 1. Start with a stimulus 2. Follow through two points along the axon and include voltage-gated channels involved and their behavior. 3. Passive versus active flow as well as saltatory conduction
Explain the propagation of an action potential. 1. Start with a stimulus 2. Follow through two points along the axon and include voltage-gated channels involved and their behavior. 3. Passive versus active flow as well as saltatory conduction
An action potential is a brief electrical signal that is transmitted along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, resulting in a rapid change in the cell's membrane potential. This electrical signal is triggered by the opening and closing of voltage-gated ion channels in response to a depolarizing stimulus, such as the binding of a neurotransmitter or a change in the membrane potential.
The action potential is a critical process for the transmission of signals in the nervous system, allowing for the rapid and efficient communication between neurons and between neurons and other cells.
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