Which Is an Accurate Statement Regarding the Generation of an Action

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which is an accurate statement regarding the generation of an action potential?

• A)If a neuron becomes hyperpolarized to the threshold level,an action potential is inevitable.
• B)Small hyperpolarizations lead to small action potentials and large hyperpolarizations lead to large action potentials.
• C)If a neuron becomes depolarized to the threshold level,an action potential is inevitable.
• D)Small depolarizations lead to small action potentials and large depolarizations lead to large action potentials.

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