The Membrane Voltage Level at Which an Action Potential Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

The membrane voltage level at which an action potential is triggered is termed the

• A) refractory period.
• B) hyperpolarization event.
• C) threshold of excitation.
• D) rate level.
• E) equilibrium point.

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