When a Neuron's Electrical Charge Becomes Positive and Travels Along

question 232

Multiple Choice

When a neuron's electrical charge becomes positive and travels along the axon, the neuron is said to be firing

• A) an electrical potential.
• B) a resting potential.
• C) an action potential.
• D) a chemical potential.

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