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action potentialIn 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. (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. 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
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