Multiple choice

An action potential consists of:

  1. Resting potential, depolarization and repolarization

  2. Depolarization and repolarization of the neuron

  3. Resting potential and depolarization

  4. Repolarization and resting potential

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B Correct answer
Explanation

An action potential is defined by the rapid change in membrane potential consisting of the depolarization phase (rising) and the repolarization phase (falling).