Which statement about action potentials is false?
A) They are considered all-or-none.
B) Extreme excitation will result in a very large action potential.
C) They can move via saltatory conduction in myelinated axons.
D) They are generated at the axon hillock.

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Extreme excitation does not result in a larger action potential as they are considered all-or-none. Action potentials have a fixed amplitude and duration regardless of the strength of the stimulus.

Which Statement About Action Potentials Is False