What is the difference between resting potential and action potential?
Resting potential is the neuron's charged 'ready' state (about −70 mV); an action potential is the brief reversal that carries the impulse.
Resting potential is the neuron's charged 'ready' state (about −70 mV); an action potential is the brief reversal that carries the impulse. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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resting potential vs action potential
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