When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as:
A) action potential
B) active positron
C) actively charged
D) none of the above

Question

​When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as:
A) ​action potential
B) ​active positron
C) ​actively charged
D) ​none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for the state in which the inside of a neuron becomes more positive than the outside, following sufficient stimulation, is "action potential." This process is fundamental to neural communication.

​When a Neuron Is Stimulated,ions Move Across the Membrane,creating a Current

When a Neuron Is Stimulated,ions Move Across the Membrane,creating a Current