Which of the Following Is Consistent with the "All-Or-None" Law

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the "all-or-none" law?

• A) The action potential will diminish to near 0 mV when transmitted down a long axon.
• B) The action potential fires at the same rate regardless of the inputs to the neuron.
• C) The action potential is conducted more rapidly down the axon as it reaches the axon terminal.
• D) The action potential is produced whenever the membrane potential reaches threshold.
• E) The action potential travels only in one direction.

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