What is the definition of Excitation Threshold?

Excitation threshold: The level that a depolarization must reach for an action potential to occur.
  • The excitation threshold is a contributing factor to the "all-or-none" response of muscle and nerves cells to a stimulus.
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Related Terms

  • Action Potential
  • Depolarization
  • Neuron
  • Muscle Contraction

Synonyms

  • Threshold of Excitation
  • Activation Threshold
  • threshold of excitation
  • threshold potential
  • Excitation Threshold
  • excitation threshold

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