Concept information
Preferred term
action potentials
Type
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Topic
Definition
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Abrupt changes in the membrane potential that sweep along the cell membrane of excitable cells in response to excitation stimuli.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- nerve impulses
- spike potentials
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3909
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