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An Action Potential in a Neuronal Membrane Differs from a Graded

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An action potential in a neuronal membrane differs from a graded potential in that:


A) an action potential requires the opening of Ca2+ channels, whereas a graded potential does not.
B) an action potential is propagated without decrement, whereas a graded potential decrements with distance.
C) an action potential has a threshold, whereas a graded potential is an all-or-none phenomenon.
D) movement of Na+ and K+ across cell membranes mediate action potentials, while graded potentials do not involve movement of Na+ and K+.
E) action potentials vary in size with the size of a stimulus, while graded potentials do not.

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