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The document discusses membrane potential, defining it as the voltage difference across a cell membrane, with a focus on resting membrane potential (RMP) which is typically around -70 to -90 mV depending on the cell type. It explains the factors influencing RMP, including ion distribution and the Na+-K+ pump, and introduces action potential as a sudden reversal of membrane polarity that enables physiological functions. The phases of action potential are outlined, detailing the processes of depolarization, r
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- louisegregory1000
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- EN