The Area in a Neuron Where Action Potentials Are Generated

question 120

Multiple Choice

The area in a neuron where action potentials are generated is called the ________.

• A) Threshold.
• B) Node of Ranvier.
• C) Spike-initiation zone.
• D) Synapse.

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Definitions:

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