The resting potential is the neuron "normal" state. The resting potential is around -70 millivolts (mV). An action potential is generated when membrain is depolarization to the threshold value. The...
Under normal circumstances action potential will proceed unilaterally. An action potential cannot proceed down an axon and depolarize in the reverse direction on the same axon. It must carry...
Firstly, a stimulus causes an influx of sodium ions into the axon. This causes further sodium voltage-gated ion channels to open, causing more sodium ions to move into the axon, down an...