4 Questions
An action potential is a brief electrical signal that travels along the ______
axon
The action potential is generated at the ______ of a neuron
hillock
The action potential is also known as a(n) ______ potential
nerve
The speed of an action potential can be influenced by the ______ of the neuron
myelination
Study Notes
Action Potential
- An action potential is a brief electrical signal that travels along the neuron.
- The action potential is generated at the axon hillock of a neuron.
- The action potential is also known as an impulse potential.
- The speed of an action potential can be influenced by the myelination of the neuron.
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