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Action Potentials
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Definition
: Abrupt changes in the membrane potential that sweep along the CELL MEMBRANE of excitable cells in response to excitation stimuli.
do not confuse with SYNAPTIC POTENTIALS see SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION
See Also
Neural Conduction
Other names
Spike Potentials; Spike Potential; Potentials, Spike; Potentials, Action; Potential, Spike; Potential, Action; Nerve Impulse; Impulses, Nerve; Impulse, Nerve; Action Potential; Nerve Impulses
