Which of the following statements about action potentials is FALSE?
A) Movement of ions during the action potential occurs mostly through the sodium pump.
B) The frequency of action potentials, not their size, is the meaningful signal.
C) Action potentials are propagated down the length of the axon.
D) All action potentials for a given neuron are identical in magnitude.
E) All action potentials for a given neuron are identical in duration.

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Movement of ions during the action potential occurs mostly through the sodium and potassium channels. The sodium pump is involved in restoring the resting potential after the action potential.

Which of the Following Statements About Action Potentials Is FALSE