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Autoexcitation

Definition:

Autoexcitation refers to the spontaneous initiation or stimulation of electric activity within a living organism, especially in reference to the nervous or muscular system.

Examples:

1. The autoexcitation of neurons is a crucial step in the transmission of signals in the human brain.
2. During REM sleep, the brain undergoes autoexcitation leading to vivid dreams and heightened brain activity.
3. The automatic contractions of the heart in response to electrical signals is an example of autoexcitation.
4. In muscle physiology, autoexcitation refers to the generation of action potentials without external stimulation.

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