Once a Threshold Is Reached

question 163

Multiple Choice

Once a threshold is reached,

• A) the number of sodium gates that open depends upon the strength of a stimulus.
• B) a graded local potential will be unable to spread to a trigger zone of the nerve membrane.
• C) the resting potential of a neuron is restored.
• D) the potassium channels in the input zone open.
• E) the opening of sodium gates and the accompanying flow of sodium ions is an example of positive feedback.

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