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overshoot

n. the portion of an action potential that represents the stage when the membrane potential is transiently depolarized relative to the resting potential. Compare undershoot.

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May 9th 2024

PQ4R

PQ4R

n. a set of study methods developed on the basis of research in cognitive psychology. The set represents six steps required for acquiring information: preview, question, read, reflect, recite, and review.