Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

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ISBN: 9781119662792

Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.

Publisher: WILEY

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Chapter 12, Problem 15CP

What happens during the depolarizing phase of an action potential?

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What happens during the depolarizing phase of an action potential?

Solution Summary: The author describes the depolarizing phase of an action potential, which occurs when the voltage at rest becomes less negative.

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