In an action potential, what steps are represented by \#2, \#3, and \#4?
1. In an action potential, what steps are represented by \#2, \#3, and \#4?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The steps represented by #2, #3, and #4 in an action potential are depolarization, peak phase, and hyperpolarization, respectively. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Point #2: Depolarization phase, where the membrane potential becomes less negative, moving towards and reaching the threshold potential. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Point #3: Peak phase of the action potential, where the membrane potential reaches its maximum positive value due to the influx of Na+ ions. ‖ ‖ c ⋮ Point #4: Hyperpolarization phase, where the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting potential due to the efflux of K+ ions. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Action potential phases ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ An action potential consists of sequential phases: depolarization, peak, and hyperpolarization, which correspond to specific changes in membrane potential due to ion movements across the neuronal membrane.◊What channels open at step #2 of the action potential process in the neuron?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊⚹

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