An Action Potential Is ​

question 221

Multiple Choice

An action potential is ​

• A)the tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is neither receiving nor sending information.
• B)an electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.
• C)the small gap that exists between adjacent neurons.
• D)an electrical signal that travels along the dendrites of a neuron.

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Definitions:

Direct Contact

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Direct Instruction

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