In order for local potentials to trigger an action potential, the membrane must reach a level called the ______

A. maximum potential
B. spike potential
C. threshold
D. resting membrane potential


C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) membranous urethra. B) penile urethra. C) glans penis. D) corpus spongiosum. E) corpus cavernosum.

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