Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Action

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the action potentials?

• A) As an impulse travels along an axon, the movement of ions changes the charge from positive to neutral in successive sections of the axon.
• B) An action potential moves from one end of an axon to the other like a flame moving along a fuse.
• C) After an impulse has passed through a particular section of an axon, negative ions are pumped out of that section, and its charge returns to positive while an action potential continues to move along the axon.
• D) Just after an action potential has passed through a section of an axon, a neuron can fire again immediately if it receives enough stimulation.

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