Movement of the axon membrane potential from -90 mV to -80 mV would be termed a(n)
A) depolarization.
B) threshold potential.
C) action potential.
D) hyperpolarization.
E) inhibitory local potential.
Answer: A
Rationale: Movement of the axon membrane potential from -90 mV to -80 mV would be termed
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