action potentials
Action potentials are brief electrical impulses that transmit signals along the nerve cells, allowing for the communication and coordination of activities in the nervous system. They are characterized by a rapid and temporary change in the electrical potential of the cell membrane, which allows signals to be generated and propagated across long distances.
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