In Order for an Action Potential to Occur,a Certain Membrane

question 71

Multiple Choice

In order for an action potential to occur,a certain membrane potential called the ______ must be reached.

• A)sodium-potassium pump
• B)depolarization
• C)hyperpolarization
• D)threshold

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