An action potential is the change in a neurons voltage as it sends an electrical impulse. The action potential has a very stereotypic waveform which can be explained by the movement of Na+ and K+ through ion channels.
« Back to Glossary IndexAn action potential is the change in a neurons voltage as it sends an electrical impulse. The action potential has a very stereotypic waveform which can be explained by the movement of Na+ and K+ through ion channels.
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