Which of the Following Is True of a Neuron After

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a neuron after it fires an action potential?

• A)It cannot fire another action potential until at least five minutes have elapsed.
• B)It can continue firing the original action potential for an extended period of time.
• C)It can immediately fire additional action potentials.
• D)It cannot immediately fire another action potential.

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Definitions:

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it to the lungs and body.

Electrical Impulse

A sudden surge of electrical activity that transmits signals along nerves or muscle fibers.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria above and then contract to propel blood out of the heart into the circulatory system.

Perimysium

The connective tissue that divides a muscle into sections called fascicles.