The Phrase "All or Nothing," Used in Conjunction with Discussion

question 164

Multiple Choice

The phrase "all or nothing," used in conjunction with discussion about an action potential, means that

• A) a resting membrane potential has been received by the cell.
• B) nothing can stop the action potential once the threshold is reached.
• C) the membrane either achieves total equilibrium or remains as far from equilibrium as possible.
• D) propagation along the neuron is saltatory.
• E) the action potential is strong.

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Definitions:

House Money

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