A neuronal action potential is generated when the negative inside potential of the neuron reaches a less negative threshold, which opens voltage-gated sodium channels and results in depolarization.

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  Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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• neuron concept
• depolarization concept
• voltage-gated sodium channels concept