Which statement is false about intact neurons?
A)An action potential can be generated in an input zone only.
B)A trigger zone has enough sodium gates to initiate an action potential.
C)Each portion of a membrane has its own recovery time.
D)The potassium gates open during the recovery period.
E)Gated sodium channels are inactivated during the recovery period.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An action potential is typically generated at the trigger zone, not the input zone. The input zone receives signals, but the action potential is initiated where there are enough sodium channels to reach the threshold, usually at the axon hillock or trigger zone.

Which Statement Is False About Intact Neurons