An electrical charge applied to an axon that moves the membrane potential from -70 mV to -45 mV will result in a(n) __________.

A. action potential
B. postsynaptic potential
C. downward shift of the threshold of excitation
D. upward shift of the membrane threshold


Answer: A

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