Action Potential Physiology (Part 1)

Action Potential Physiology (Part 1)

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The video tutorial explains the concept of action potential in neurons, focusing on the role of the axon and the importance of membrane potential as voltage. It details the function of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining ion concentration gradients and describes the propagation of action potential along the axon. The tutorial also covers the role of voltage-gated sodium and potassium channels in facilitating ion movement and charge distribution, emphasizing the unidirectional flow of action potential and the restoration of resting potential.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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