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Neural firing process

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The neural firing process refers to the transmission of electrical signals (action potentials) between neurons in the brain and nervous system. Neurons communicate with each other through this electrochemical process, allowing information to be transmitted throughout the body.

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