On the surface of the sarcolemma, the membrane potential may depolarize and repolarize rapidly. This change in electrical potential caused by membrane permeability changes for ions is known as a(n)

A) action potential.
B) myosin potential.
C) energy of dissipation.
D) resting membrane potential.


Answer: A) action potential.

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