Graded potentials are conveyed by the dendrites and cell bodies of neurons, where they occur in response to synaptic input or sensory stimuli. These localized changes in membrane potential can vary in magnitude and are proportional to the strength of the stimulus. Unlike action potentials, graded potentials can summate and lead to the generation of action potentials if they reach the threshold at the axon hillock. They play a crucial role in integrating signals within the nervous system.
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