An Action Potential is

Question

An action potential is .
A) a refractory period of the cell membrane
B) a depolarization of the cell membrane
C) a rapid depolarization and repolarization of the cell membrane that is propagated
D) a repolarization of the cell membrane

Accepted Answer

An action potential is characterized by a rapid depolarization followed by repolarization of the cell membrane, which is then propagated along the neuron.