Even at Rest, Most Neurons Have Periodic Production of Action

question 191

Multiple Choice

Even at rest, most neurons have periodic production of action potentials, known as the:

• A) spontaneous firing rate.
• B) excitatory firing rate.
• C) all-or-none law.
• D) Dale's principle.

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