If the Electrical Charge of the Neuron Changes to About

question 241

Multiple Choice

If the electrical charge of the neuron changes to about a -50 millivolts, the neuron will reach its _____ for firing.

• A)synaptic potential
• B)negative after-potential
• C)threshold
• D)fusion level

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Definitions:

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