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Sub-threshold

Definition:Sub-threshold (or subthreshold) refers to a stimulus that is too small in magnitude to produce an action potential in excitable cells.In general, a sub-threshold stimulus leads to the depolarization of the membrane, but the magnitude of the depolarization is not large enough to reach the threshold voltage. Therefore, sub-threshold stimuli do not elicit action potentials.Related glossary terms/phrases:ThresholdSupra-thresholdSee also:Neuronal Action Potential - Introduction Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2014Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 — share — Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Email Copy URL

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