Multiple choice

Which of the following can be excluded from the characteristics of action potential of a nerve cell?

  1. There is an unequal distribution of ions on both sides of a neuron in a brain.

  2. Nerve action potentials can be summated one with another.

  3. May vary considerably in amplitude.

  4. Becomes larger as stimulus strength increases.
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Explanation

It is correct statement there is an unequal distribution of ions on the two sides of a nerve cell membrane and therefore, neurons can respond to stimuli and conduct impulses because a membrane potential is established across the cell membrane.

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