As an Action Potential Is Propagated Away from the Axon

question 122

Multiple Choice

As an action potential is propagated away from the axon hillock, why does propagation continue in one direction?

• A)The region just in front of the action potential is in the absolute refractory period.
• B)The region just in front of the action potential is in the relative refractory period.
• C)The region just behind the action potential is in the absolute refractory period.
• D)They will travel the path of least resistance.
• E)The region just behind the action potential is in the relative refractory period.

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