Neurons Communicate with Each Other Through Electrical Signals Called Action

question 51

Multiple Choice

Neurons communicate with each other through electrical signals called action potentials.All of these statements are true regarding action potentials EXCEPT _____.

• A) signals are passed by the successive firing of action potentials
• B) K⁺ and Na⁺ are important ions in the nervous system
• C) positive ions move into and out of the axon as the signal is passed
• D) K⁺ and Na⁺ ions are produced by the glial cells
• E) the myelin sheath prevents ions from leaking across the axon membrane

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