Under What Condition Does an Action Potential Occur

question 95

Multiple Choice

Under what condition does an action potential occur?

• A) a large polarization of the neuron
• B) when sodium ions leave the neuron
• C) a strong depolarization of the cell membrane
• D) when a neurotransmitter enters the myelin sheath

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Sample Size

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Independent Variables

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A measure in statistical analysis that quantifies the discrepancy between the observed and estimated values under the model.

Standard Error

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