Which of the following statements best describes an action potential?
A)The action potential is strongest when neurilemma is present.
B)The action potential starts near the synapse.
C)The action potential occurs when neurotransmitters enter the axon.
D)The action potential is an all-or-nothing event.

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The action potential is indeed an all-or-nothing event, meaning that once the threshold is reached, the neuron fires and the action potential travels down the axon, regardless of the stimulus strength.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Action Potential