When the threshold for firing within a neuron occurs, we say that which of the following is taking place?
A)volume gradient
B)myelination
C)action potential
D)resting discharge

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When the threshold for firing within a neuron is reached, an action potential occurs. This is a rapid rise and fall in the electrical potential across the neuron's membrane, allowing the neuron to transmit a signal along its length.

When the Threshold for Firing Within a Neuron Occurs, We