Changes in the Membrane Potential That Cannot Spread Far from the Site

question 57

Multiple Choice

Changes in the membrane potential that cannot spread far from the site of stimulation are called

• A) threshold.
• B) graded potentials.
• C) refractories.
• D) hyperpolarizations.
• E) action potentials.

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