Action potential sequence +40 Membrane potential (mV) 0 Depolarization phase 3. Repolarization phase -40 2. -60 4. 1. Resting potential -80 Threshold potential 5. Hyperpolarization phase 0 1 2 3 4 Time (msec)
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