What is referred to as the negative after-potential of a neuron?
A) the time when the potential briefly drops below its resting level and becomes less willing to fire
B) the time necessary for transmission across the synapse
C) the length of time a neuron can fire continuously
D) the time necessary for a message to travel from the cell body to the end of the axon
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