The Brief Pause in Activity After a Neuron Has Fired

question 37

Multiple Choice

The brief pause in activity after a neuron has fired is known as

• A) reuptake.
• B) depolarization.
• C) an all-or-none response.
• D) a refractory period.

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Definitions:

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