The Change in Membrane Potential That Occurs in Skeletal Muscle

question 68

Multiple Choice

The change in membrane potential that occurs in skeletal muscle cells in response to acetylcholine binding to its receptors is called a(n)

• A) repolarizing potential.
• B) inhibitory post synaptic potential.
• C) end -plate potential.
• D) hyperpolarizing potential.
• E) refractory period.

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