The spread of an impulse along the membrane of a neuron is called
A)propagation
B)hyperpolarization
C)refraction
D)propagation and hyperpolarization
E)propagation and refraction

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Propagation is the correct term for the spread of an impulse along the membrane of a neuron. Hyperpolarization refers to an increase in the membrane potential of a cell, making the inside of the cell more negative. Refraction is not a term used in this context.

The Spread of an Impulse Along the Membrane of a Neuron