Table 3: Change in Membrane Potential From Axon Hillock to Axon Values of Maximal Depolarization of Membrane Potential (mV) at Different Stimulation Voltages, by Location Stimulation Voltage OV (resting membrane potential) 2V 4V 6V 8V Location Axon Hillock -68.4 -64.1 -56.6 31.4 31.3 Axon -69 -73 -65 31.9 30.9 Action Potential Generation Action potential generated? no no no yes yes Change in membrane potential with distance 0.6 8.9 8.4 -0.5 0.4
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