Describe the All-Or-None Principle

question 16

Multiple Choice

Describe the all-or-none principle.

• A)All stimuli will generate an action potential or none will.
• B)All stimuli that bring the membrane to threshold will generate identical action potentials.
• C)Stimuli that bring the membrane to threshold will generate a larger or smaller action potential depending on the size of the stimuli.
• D)Stimuli that bring the membrane to threshold will generate a longer or shorter action potential depending on the timing of the stimuli.
• E)Stimuli that do not bring the membrane to threshold can still generate an action potential if the stimuli are strong enough.

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