Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 41.3, Problem 2C
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To describe: The sequence of events that occur when a neuron attains threshold level.

Introduction: Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. Their main function is to “receive and transmit” the information. Threshold level is defined as the critical point where a change in membrane potential occurs due to a shift in electrical charges.

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