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

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding action potentials generated in a neuronal membrane is not true?

• 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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