How do ACh neurotransmitters cause the “second action potential”

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How do ACh neurotransmitters cause the “second action potential” as shown in this diagram?

Axon terminal
ACh molecules
Acetic acid
Choline
Acetylcholinesterase
K*
Na*-
Binding of ACh
to receptor opens
Na*/K* channel
Transcribed Image Text:Axon terminal ACh molecules Acetic acid Choline Acetylcholinesterase K* Na*- Binding of ACh to receptor opens Na*/K* channel
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