MSK Physiology Main Points Flashcards

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Explain what is going on during this action potential?

What are the refractory periods?

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Between 4 and 6 it is impossible to get another action potential because the inactivation gate hasn’t swung out of the channel which give rise to the absolute refractory period.

From 6 to 7 is the relative refractory period because it is farther away from threshold and there are more K+ gates open therefore any incoming positive charges will just be leaked out.

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