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Concepts of resting potential-Action potential

How different are the concepts of the resting potential, action potential and excitation threshold concerning neurons?

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Action potential is maximum positive voltage level attained by the neuron in process of neuronal activation, around + 35 mV. The action potential triggers depolarization of the neighboring regions of plasma membrane and consequently the propagation of impulse along the neuron.

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