The Tiny Electrical Charge That Exists When a Neuron Is

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Multiple Choice

The tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is NOT receiving or sending information is called a(n)

• A)action potential.
• B)synaptic gap.
• C)resting potential.
• D)postsynaptic potential.

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