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Graded potential
Definition:
Refers to synaptic or receptor potentials that can vary in amplitude and direction. Graded potentials can be
depolarizing
or
hyperpolarizing
and do not have a
threshold
.
Related glossary terms/phrases:
Action potential
See also:
Neuronal Action Potential - Introduction
Neuronal Action Potential - Graded Potentials versus Action Potentials
Posted: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Last updated: Saturday, March 1, 2014
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