MediumZoologyNeural Control & Coordination
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The electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane at the site of excitation is called:
A
Resting potential
B
Action potential
C
Spike potential
D
Both B and C
Explanation
The action potential is the nerve impulse; it is also frequently referred to as a "spike" in neurophysiology.
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