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Question
In the Nervous System, what is the rapid, temporary spike in electrical voltage that travels down a neuron's axon to transmit information?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 4 states: 'The Action Potential is a rapid, temporary spike in electrical voltage that travels down a neuron's axon to transmit information across the nervous system.'
Hint
This is the fundamental electrical signal that neurons use to communicate.