Electrophysiology Of The Neuron -

When a neuron receives enough stimulation, it reaches a critical "threshold" (around

: Voltage-gated sodium channels snap open, allowing Na+cap N a raised to the positive power to flood into the cell, making it more positive. Electrophysiology of the Neuron

). This triggers an , a rapid spike in electrical activity that travels down the axon. When a neuron receives enough stimulation, it reaches

Researchers use several cutting-edge techniques to "listen" to these electrical conversations: Unlocking Brain Function, One Neuron at a Time When a neuron receives enough stimulation

: Sodium channels close and potassium channels open, allowing K+cap K raised to the positive power to exit and bringing the voltage back down.