A Series of Action Potentials Occurring Down the Length of an Axon

question 71

Multiple Choice

A series of action potentials occurring down the length of an axon are referred to as:

• A) nodes of Ranvier.
• B) propagation of actions potentials.
• C) firing rate.
• D) the all-or-none law.

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