The Movement of the Action Potential from Axon Hillock to Axon

question 17

Multiple Choice

The movement of the action potential from axon hillock to axon terminal is known as:

• A) the graded potential.
• B) the refractory period.
• C) the nerve impulse.
• D) anterograde transport.

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