Which of the following statements is false?

a. A neuron will not fire unless a stimulus reaches
the threshold.
b. An action potential is an all-or-nothing event.
c. An action potential continues indefinitely until a
quenching signal is released.
d. An action potential is self-propagating.
e. An action potential transmission depends on
activities at the membrane.


Answer: c

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