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What is the major mechanism that prevents the action potential (impulse) from moving down an axon?
Posted April 16, 2021
Enzymes
Answer

Interruption of the propagation of the electrical potential is caused by agents that can block or interfere with the sodium and potassium channels and sodium-potassium pump. This will weaken, slow, or completely interrupt the movement of the electrical potential.

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