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When an Action Potential Reaches the Axon Terminal, a Quick

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When an action potential reaches the axon terminal, a quick burst of neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft.


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Forward-bias

A condition in which a diode allows current to flow more easily, achieved by applying positive voltage to the anode relative to the cathode.

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