Figure 11- 2 the Nerve Action Potential

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Multiple Choice

Figure 11- 2 The Nerve Action Potential
Use Figure 11- 2 to answer the following questions:
-When pressure is applied to neural tissue, all these effects are possible, except

• A) action potentials are generated spontaneously.
• B) a decrease in blood flow.
• C) neurons are triggered to divide.
• D) the axon becomes inexcitable.
• E) glial cells degenerate.

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