Match the term with the correct definition.A. Small change in the resting membrane potential confined to a small areaB. Charge difference across the plasma membrane when the cell is in an unstimulated stateC. Larger change in resting membrane potential that spreads over entire surface of a cellD. Membrane becomes more positive when Na+ diffuse into cellE. Return to the resting membrane potentialLocal potential

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Answer: A

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