FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 5 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 63
Topic #: 5

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What is another term for nerve impulses?

AInstinct

BAction potentials

CInterneurons

DSynapse

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Suggested Answer: B

A nerve impulse is also known as an action potential, which is an electrical current that runs along a nerve pathway that can trigger a response in other cells.

by Kasandra at Jun 28, 2026, 09:48 PM

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Demetra

3 days ago

Wait, I thought it was called something else?

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Ira

8 days ago

Totally agree, it's definitely action potentials.

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Angella

14 days ago

B) Action potentials is correct!

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Quinn

19 days ago

Instinct is totally not it, lol!

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Marge

24 days ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too simple.

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Callie

29 days ago

Definitely action potentials!

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Nichelle

1 month ago

I thought it was called synapse?

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Detra

1 month ago

B) Action potentials is the right answer!

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Lourdes

1 month ago

I’m not confident, but instinct doesn’t seem right for nerve impulses. Maybe it’s action potentials?

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Tonette

2 months ago

Action potentials sound familiar, I feel like I saw a similar question in our practice quiz.

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Pamela

2 months ago

I remember studying about synapses, but I don't think that's the right term for nerve impulses.

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Cyril

2 months ago

I think nerve impulses are often referred to as action potentials, but I'm not completely sure.

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