Define action potential
A) An action potential is the propagated change in membrane potential of an excitable cell.
B) An action potential is the membrane potential of an unstimulated cell.
C) An action potential is a temporary, localized change in the potential of a cell.
D) An action potential is the minimum ability of a cell to generate electrical impulses.
E) An action potential is the resting speed a cell can propagate electrical impulses.
Answer: A
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