During Continuous Conduction

question 16

Multiple Choice

During continuous conduction,

• A) action potentials move in all directions along an axon.
• B) action potentials occur at successive nodes along the length of the stimulated axon.
• C) local currents depolarize adjacent areas of membrane so that action potentials continue to form along the membrane.
• D) action potentials produce a local current that is strong enough to spread along the length of the axon.
• E) local potentials produce a continuous outward flow of potassium ions.

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