Gradual Drifting of Membrane Potential Toward Threshold in Autorhythmic Cells

question 35

Multiple Choice

Gradual drifting of membrane potential toward threshold in autorhythmic cells is termed a

• A) receptor potential.
• B) pacemaker potential.
• C) gated potential.
• D) ligand-gated potential.
• E) action potential.

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