What is an action potential?

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A rapid, all-or-nothing electrical signal that travels along the neuron's axon.
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What triggers an action potential?
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It is triggered when the membrane potential reaches a certain threshold.
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What happens during depolarization in an action potential?
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Sodium (Na⁺) channels open, and Na⁺ rushes in, making the inside of the cell more positive.
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What happens during repolarization in an action potential?
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Potassium (K⁺) channels open, and K⁺ exits, making the inside of the cell negative again.
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What happens during hyperpolarization in an action potential?
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The membrane potential drops below the resting potential briefly before stabilizing.
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What is a graded potential?
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A small, localized change in membrane potential that varies in size and can be excitatory or inhibitory.
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Where do graded potentials occur in a neuron?
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Graded potentials occur in the dendrites and cell body.
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