Which of the Following Is True of the Action Potential

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the action potential?

• A) More sodium channels are opened at a lower voltage level than are the potassium channels.
• B) The action potential requires 10 msec for completion.
• C) The action potential requires the activity of the sodium-potassium transporters during the rising phase.
• D) More potassium channels are opened at a lower voltage than are sodium channels.
• E) The overshoot is due to a prolonged change in sodium conductance.

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