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Neurons Firing

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Neurons firing refers to the electrical impulses or action potentials that occur when a neuron is activated and sends signals to other neurons or muscles.

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