What Ensures the One-Way Propagation of an Action Potential Away

question 57

Multiple Choice

What ensures the one-way propagation of an action potential away from the initial site of activation?

• A)​The refractory period
• B)The activation period
• C)The rest period
• D)The salutatory period
• E)​The electrical period

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