When a Neuron Is Not Being Stimulated,its Membrane Potential Is

question 172

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is not being stimulated,its membrane potential is classified as

• A) resting potential.
• B) threshold potential.
• C) action potential.
• D) inactive potential.
• E) inhibitory potential.

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