An Electrical Signal That Is Conducted Along the Length of a Neuron's

question 85

Multiple Choice

An electrical signal that is conducted along the length of a neuron's axon to a synapse is called a(n) _____ potential.

• A)electrostatic
• B)resting
• C)action
• D)equilibrium

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