How Long Does the Spike of an Action Potential Last

question 5

Multiple Choice

How long does the spike of an action potential last?

• A) one second
• B) one millisecond
• C) one microsecond
• D) one half second
• E) one nanosecond

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Definitions:

Light Entry

The process or manner by which light enters an area or passes through a medium.

Young-Helmholtz Theory

A theory of color vision that proposes the presence of three types of color receptors in the eye, each sensitive to red, green, or blue light.

Red-Sensitive

Red-sensitive refers to the capacity of certain cells in the retina, called cones, that are especially responsive to red light, playing a key role in color vision.

Green-Sensitive

Pertains to the ability of certain sensors or cells, especially in the eye, to primarily respond to green light.