Which of the following statements about a compound action potential recording is not true?
A)Each peak represents a group of axons of similar conduction velocity.
B)Each peak represents a group of axons of similar diameter.
C)The magnitude of each peak reflects the number of axons in that category.
D)The magnitude of a peak is negatively correlated with axonal conduction velocity.
E)The profiles of peaks are characteristic of and different for different peripheral nerves.

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The magnitude of a peak is positively correlated with axonal conduction velocity, not negatively correlated.

Which of the Following Statements About a Compound Action Potential