Describe how an action potential occurs in a neuron and contributes to neuronal communication?
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Resting State: At rest, a neuron has a negative charge inside compared to the outside due to an uneven distribution of ions. This is maintained by the sodium-potassium pump, which actively transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell. Show more…
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