An Action Potential Originates at The_______and Travels Along the Axon

question 71

Multiple Choice

An action potential originates at the_______and travels along the axon until it reaches the_______ .

• A) dendrite : axon hillock
• B) axon hillock : dendrite
• C) dendrite : axon terminal
• D) axon terminal : axon hillock
• E) axon hillock : axon terminal

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