In order for local potentials to trigger an action potential, the membrane must reach a level called the ________.
A) threshold
B) resting membrane potential
C) spike potential
D) maximum potential

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The membrane must reach the threshold level in order for local potentials to trigger an action potential. This is the critical level to which the membrane potential must be depolarized to initiate an action potential.

In Order for Local Potentials to Trigger an Action Potential