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Describe the process of action potential

Describe the process of action potential

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It occurs when the neuron sends the signal into the axon away from the cell body. There are 4 steps in action potential. They are

Maintenance of resting potential

Depolarization

Repolarization

Really establishment of resting potential.

I'm the first step sodium and potassium channels are closed. During depolarization sodium channels are open due to stimulus. During depolarization sodium channels get closed and potassium channels are open. Again the sodium and potassium channels are closed which leads to the establishment of resting potential.

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