Excitation Threshold

The excitation threshold refers to the level of neural depolarization that is necessary to generate an action potential. In simpler terms, this means the level of excitation (through neuro-chemical stimulation) that is needed for a muscle to react appropriately to a stimulus. For instance, when a person hears a loud noise the body releases an amount of adrenaline adequate for the person to have a startle reflex.

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