What is a local potential?

A. The flow of electricity begun by stimulating the cell body of a neuron
B. The flow of electricity begun by stimulating the dendrite of a neuron
C. The flow of electricity begun by stimulating the axon of a neuron
D. None of these answers are correct


Answer: B

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