Asked by Michael Weston on Apr 28, 2024

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An action potential registers a minimal electrical charge of

A) -70 millivolts.
B) -55 millivolts.
C) +40 millivolts.
D) +70 millivolts.

Action Potential

A rapid increase and decrease in the voltage across a cellular membrane due to the movement of ions, allowing neurons to transmit signals.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, categorized into positive and negative types.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential and electromotive force equal to one thousandth of a volt, commonly used in various electrical and physiological measurements.

  • Determine the constituents and processes required for the initiation of an action potential.
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Vicky JiangMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An action potential typically peaks at around +40 millivolts, which is the point where the inside of the neuron is most positively charged compared to the outside during the process.