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 3C
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To contrast: Action potential with graded potential.

Introduction: In the depolarization phase, potential differences are generated. The potential differences are of two types: the graded potential and the action potential. An action potential can be defined as a change in the membrane potential resulting in signal transmission along the axon. A graded potential occurs due to change in membrane potential but is confined to a much smaller region.

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