A neural impulse is initiated when a neuron's charge momentarily becomes less negative, or even positive. This event is called:
Correct answer: A. an action potential
- A. an action potential
- B. a resting potential
- C. impulse facilitation
- D. inhibitory
Explanation
An action potential is the brief reversal of a neuron's electrical charge that carries the neural impulse along the axon. Resting potential describes the neuron's stable, polarized state before firing.
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