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In biology, a change in the potential
difference (voltage) across the membrane of a
nerve cell when an impulse passes along it. A
change in potential (from about -60 to +45
millivolts) accompanies the passage of sodium
and potassium ions across the membrane.
Subject by: Russell Webb