The typical state of a neuron is the _____ potential, but when electrical signals stimulate it to its threshold, the _____ is immediately observed.

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The resting potential is the typical state of a neuron, which means that it is not actively transmitting signals. However, when the neuron receives enough electrical signals to reach its threshold, an action potential is immediately observed, which is a rapid depolarization and repolarization of the neuron's membrane potential that allows it to transmit signals. The refractory period refers to the brief period of time after an action potential where the neuron cannot fire again until it returns to its resting potential.

The Typical State of a Neuron Is the _____ Potential