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Action Potentials

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Resting State
Na+ and K+ channels are closed
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
Depolarization State:
Na+ channels open
Membrane potential increases
Na+ diffuses into cells
K+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
K+
K+
K+
Rising Phase
THRESHOLD CROSSED
Na+ rushes into cell via. pressures
Inside=positive
Positive Feedback
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
K+
K+
K+
Falling Phase
K+ channels open
K+ rushes out of cell
K+
K+
K+
K+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
Refractory Period: Undershoot
K+ leaves cell continually
More - inside then resting potential
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
K+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Na+
Restoration of Resting Potential
K+ channels close
Prepares to generate new action potential
Sodium Potassium Pump

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