The Action Potential

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Finally, we dive into the sequence of events that generate and propagate

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Neurons have 3 different kinds of potentials – resting, graded, and

Action Potential

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Edit 5th September 2011: Note there is a small error at around 2:20. The movement of ions to correct hyperpolarisation occurs by ...

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An action potential

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