Which Statement Accurately Describes an Action Potential

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes an action potential?

• A) Its magnitude increases along the axon.
• B) Its magnitude decreases along the axon.
• C) All action potentials in a single neuron are of the same magnitude.
• D) During an action potential, the membrane potential of a neuron remains constant.
• E) An action potential permanently shifts a neuron's membrane potential away from its resting value.

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