Even at rest, most neurons have periodic production of action potentials, known as the:
A) spontaneous firing rate.
B) excitatory firing rate.
C) all-or-none law.
D) Dale's principle.

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The spontaneous firing rate refers to the periodic production of action potentials that occurs even when neurons are at rest. This means that even without any external stimulation, neurons will still produce action potentials at a certain rate.

Even at Rest, Most Neurons Have Periodic Production of Action