Chapter 12 Flashcards
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absolute refractory period
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time during an action period when another action potential cannot be generated because the voltage-gated Na+ channel is inactivated
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action potential
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change in voltage of a cell membrane in response to a stimulus that results in transmission of an electrical signal; unique to neurons and muscle fibers
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