Depolarization in the dendrites or cell body of a neuron is referred to as
a. an action potential.
b. a postsynaptic potential.
c. a presynaptic potential.
d. a somatic gradation.
e. none of the above. Only the axon of a neuron is capable of being depolarized.
Answer: B
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