Action Potentials and Synapses – High-Scoring Summary for Anatomy and Physiology Exams
This student-friendly summary covers everything you need to know about action potentials and synapses for anatomy and physiology courses. It explains key processes like depolarization, repolarization, synaptic transmission, and neurotransmitter release in simple terms — with clear diagrams to boost understanding. Perfect for exam revision, homework support, or quick catch-up before tests. Ideal for nursing, health sciences, and pre-med students.
Written for
- Institution
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Austin Community College
- Course
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Biol 241 (BIOL2401)
Document information
- Uploaded on
- September 11, 2025
- Number of pages
- 23
- Written in
- 2025/2026
- Type
- Summary
Subjects
- action potentials
- synapse
- neurons
- synaptic transmission
- neurotransmitters
- nervous system
- neural physiology
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nerve impulse
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ion channels
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threshold potential
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depolarization
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repolarization
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postsynaptic pot