The electrical impulse that moves down an axon is called a

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Biology

Luka Barnett

20 September, 21:56

The electrical impulse that moves down an axon is called a

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Joel Davenport · Answer 1

The electrical impulse that moves down an axon is called a nerve impulse

Jamarion Richmond · Answer 2

The answer is action potential. Some people get confused between action potentials and neurotransmitters. Action potentials are the electrical signals that move down the axon, while neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that traverse the synaptic gap.