A Change in Resting Membrane Potential Confined to a Small

question 114

Multiple Choice

A change in resting membrane potential confined to a small area is called a(n)

• A)local potential.
• B)action potential.
• C)summated potential.
• D)after potential.
• E)resting membrane potential.

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