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11 years ago
I know the process of action potential (depolarization, then repolarization of a neuron), but I'm not sure how it helps to send messages along the nervous system. Any clarification is much appreciated. Thanks!
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11 years ago
all action potentials are the same, they are coded by the frequency of firing.
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11 years ago
This is what transmits the signals.  Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic clept, and keeps the signals going.  The signals travel along the axons, if they are myelinated (the myelin sheath), they travel even faster.  There is much more detail to this process.
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