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In biology, a change in the potential difference (voltage) across the membrane of a nerve cell when an impulse passes along it. A change in potential (from about −60 to +45 millivolts) accompanies the passage of sodium and potassium ions across the membrane.

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Average motor unit action potential (MUAP) frequencies for selected facial muscles of expression (frontalis, orbicularis oculi, levator labii, zygomaticus major, and orbicularis otis) ranged from 6.

Evidence in practice by Fish, Dale R. / Physical Therapy

(8) Electrocochleography may show an increased ratio of summating potential to action potential in patients with perilymph fistulae but, overall, findings can be similar to those in patients with Meniere's disease.

Noise-induced perilymph fistula by Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

As a result, I intended to exploit the shock action potential of the Coyote Light Armoured Vehicles to contain the Fort and conduct simultaneously a sensitive site exploitation operation.

Fledgling swans take flight: the Third Battalion, Princess Patricia's ... by Stogran, P. / The Canadian Army Journal

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