Which of the Following Statements Are True of a Nerve

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of a nerve impulse? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Depolarization is the reversal of charges on either side of the neuron membrane.
• B)The entry of Na⁺ ions brings about depolarization of a neuron.
• C)During repolarization,the negative charge is restored to the outside of the neuron membrane.
• D)The entry of K⁺ ions brings about repolarization.
• E)An action potential is polarization followed by depolarization.
• F)The maximum speed of a nerve impulse is about 2 feet per second.

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