Small voltage fluctuations in the cell membrane that occur in the vicinity of the axon are called:
A)action potentials.
B)graded potentials.
C)ion fluctuations.
D)nerve impulses.

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Graded potentials are small voltage changes in the cell membrane that occur in the vicinity of the axon, typically as a result of synaptic activity or sensory stimulation. They can vary in magnitude and are not all-or-nothing like action potentials.

Small Voltage Fluctuations in the Cell Membrane That Occur in the Vicinity