When the depolarization reaches about -55 mV a neuron will fire an action potential?

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Yes, this threshold is known as the neuron's resting membrane potential. When the depolarization reaches -55 mV, it triggers the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to the rapid influx of sodium ions and generating an action potential. This initiates the propagation of the electrical signal along the neuron.

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