-The Figure Illustrates Changes in the Membrane Potential During an Action

question 58

Short Answer

-The figure illustrates changes in the membrane potential during an action potential. What does "E" represent?
A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Local potential
D) Threshold
E) Afterpotential

• A) Repolarization
• B) Depolarization
• C) Local potential
• D) Threshold
• E) Afterpotential

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