A shift in the membrane potential toward the positive direction and exceeding the threshold causes a(n)
A)resting potential.
B)equilibrium potential.
C)action potential.
D)ion current.
E)electrolyte bias.

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A shift in the membrane potential toward the positive direction and exceeding the threshold causes an action potential, a brief reversal of the membrane potential that allows for the transmission of electrical signals along the neuron.

A Shift in the Membrane Potential Toward the Positive Direction