Which of These Statements Concerning a Threshold Potential Is Correct

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning a threshold potential is correct?

• A)It is the potential achieved when two opposing forces acting upon an ion (concentration and electrical gradients) achieve a state of equilibrium.
• B)It is the peak potential achieved during an action potential.
• C) It is the point at which there is an explosive increase in Na⁺ permeability.
• D) It is the potential at which K⁺ permeability increases.

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