According to the all-or-nothing principle,which of the following would happen if the size of the electrical charge in a neural impulse was twice the size needed for the electrical impulse?
A)The neuron would go back to its resting potential.
B)The intensity of the impulse would not be affected.
C)The intensity of the impulse would be twice as strong.
D)The action potential would have an inhibitory effect on the next neuron.

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According to the all-or-nothing principle, a neuron fires at full strength or not at all. Therefore, if the size of the electrical charge is twice the threshold needed for the impulse, the intensity of the impulse would not be affected.

According to the All-Or-Nothing Principle,which of the Following Would Happen