Nathan Neuron Just Fired His Axon, Causing a Release of Chemicals

question 134

Multiple Choice

Nathan neuron just fired his axon, causing a release of chemicals into the synapse. "More! More!" shout the neurons that received Nathan's chemicals. Nathan replies, "I can't right now, I have to take a break known as a(n)

• A)refractory period."
• B)postsynaptic potential."
• C)action potential."
• D)self-propagation."

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