An Electrical Charge Applied to an Axon That Moves the Membrane

question 105

Multiple Choice

An electrical charge applied to an axon that moves the membrane potential from -70 mV to -45 mV will result in a(n)

• A) action potential.
• B) local potential.
• C) downward shift of the threshold of excitation.
• D) upward shift of the membrane threshold.
• E) long-term change in the membrane potential.

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