Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Action
potential
+40
Failed
-55 Threshold
initiations
Resting state
-70
Stimulus 1
Refractory
period
3.
Time (ms)
2
4.
Which of the following are true about the propagation of an action potential?
Select all that apply
The refractory period prevents propagation back to the point of initiation of the
action potential
Once initiated, the action potential propagates in an all or nothing fashion
Action potential is triggered by the opening of voltage gated potassium channels
Once threshold potential is reached, the neuron always depolarizes
Voltage (mV)
Depolarization
Repolarization
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Transcribed Image Text:Action potential +40 Failed -55 Threshold initiations Resting state -70 Stimulus 1 Refractory period 3. Time (ms) 2 4. Which of the following are true about the propagation of an action potential? Select all that apply The refractory period prevents propagation back to the point of initiation of the action potential Once initiated, the action potential propagates in an all or nothing fashion Action potential is triggered by the opening of voltage gated potassium channels Once threshold potential is reached, the neuron always depolarizes Voltage (mV) Depolarization Repolarization
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