action potential

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Noun action potential has 1 sense

action potential - the local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted
--₁ is a kind of nerve impulse, impulse

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Action Potential:

An action potential refers to the sudden change in electrical potential that occurs when a neuron is stimulated, enabling the transmission of nerve impulses. It is a crucial mechanism for communication within the nervous system.

Examples:

The action potential allows nerve cells to transmit signals quickly and efficiently.
During an action potential, sodium ions rush into the cell membrane, resulting in depolarization.
Neurons generate action potentials by rapidly changing the balance of ions inside and outside the cell.

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