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Action Potential Flowchart

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UPDATED 2026-08-07
TYPEFlowchart
USE-CASEAction Potential
EXAMPLEAction Potential Flowchart
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

A neuron at resting membrane potential receives a stimulus. If the stimulus depolarizes the membrane to threshold, voltage-gated sodium channels open, initiating an action potential. The flowchart maps the sequence of depolarization, repolarization, and hyperpolarization ending with the restoration of resting potential.

Key decisions

  • Whether the stimulus reaches the threshold level
  • Branching back to resting if threshold is not reached
  • Sequential opening and closing of ion channels

When to reuse this

This flowchart can be used in educational contexts to explain neuronal excitability, in exam preparation, or for quick reference in neuroscience courses.

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