Which of the Following Statements Regarding Action Potentials Generated in a Neuronal

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding action potentials generated in a neuronal membrane is FALSE?

• A) Action potentials travel decrementally down the membrane.
• B) An action potential generates a new action potential in an adjacent area of membrane.
• C) An action potential generates a local current that depolarizes adjacent membrane to threshold potential.
• D) Action potentials are usually initiated at the initial segment of a neuron.
• E) An action potential generated by a threshold stimulus is the same size as one generated by a supra-threshold stimulus.

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