Local current flows locally between active and adjacent inactive areas of the cell membrane, thereby decreasing the potential in the inactive area to threshold.

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Local current flow refers to the flow of ions across the membrane in the region of the cell where the action potential is occurring. This causes a decrease in potential of adjacent areas, bringing them closer to their threshold potential and increasing the likelihood of firing an action potential in those regions as well.

Local Current Flows Locally Between Active and Adjacent Inactive Areas