Which of the Following Statements About Action Potentials Is False

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about action potentials is false?

• A)All action potentials for a given neuron are identical in magnitude.
• B)All action potentials for a given neuron are identical in duration.
• C)Action potentials are propagated down the length of the axon.
• D)Movement of ions during the action potential occurs mostly through the sodium pump.
• E)The frequency of action potentials,not their size,is the meaningful signal.

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