A Stimulus Either Causes an Action Potential or It Doesn't

question 226

Multiple Choice

A stimulus either causes an action potential or it doesn't. This is called

• A) an all-or-none response.
• B) a graded response.
• C) a latent period response.
• D) a relative refractory response.
• E) an arbitrary response.

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