What Are the Characteristics of an Action Potential

question 56

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of an action potential?

• A) hyperpolarization caused by a gradual influx of Na⁺ ions
• B) hyperpolarization caused by a rapid influx of K⁺ ions
• C) depolarization caused by a rapid influx of Na⁺ ions
• D) depolarization caused by a gradual influx of K⁺ ions

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Definitions:

More Than One

Indicates a quantity that exceeds a single unit or instance.

Grouping Factor

A variable that categorizes participants into distinct groups for analysis in an experiment or study.

Variability Between Groups

Describes differences in variance among separate groups or categories in a dataset.

F Ratio

A statistical measure used in analysis of variance (ANOVA) to compare the variance among group means to the variance within groups.