When a neural impulse is occurring within a neuron, we say that a(n) _____ is occurring.
A)polarization
B)action potential
C)ionic potential
D)synaptic potential

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When a neural impulse is occurring within a neuron, we refer to the process as an action potential. Polarization refers to the electrical charge across the cell membrane when the neuron is at rest, ionic potential refers to changes in the distribution of ions across the cell membrane, and synaptic potential refers to changes in the electrical charge of the postsynaptic neuron caused by the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron.

When a Neural Impulse Is Occurring Within a Neuron, We