An Above-Threshold Depolarizing Current Is Applied to the Cell, but It

question 74

Multiple Choice

An above-threshold depolarizing current is applied to the cell, but it is slightly above the required threshold for the action potential. As a result, __________.

• A) the action potential occurs more slowly
• B) the action potential will be the same size and propagated at the same speed as if the depolarizing current was applied at threshold levels
• C) the action potential occurs more quickly and is larger
• D) the action potential will be smaller and propagated slightly slower than if the depolarizing current was applied at threshold levels

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