The Sudden Reversal of the Electrical Potential Within a Neuron

question 77

Multiple Choice

The sudden reversal of the electrical potential within a neuron is called

• A) a nerve impulse.
• B) a refraction.
• C) a neural discharge.
• D) an action potential.

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