Differentiate graded potentials and action potentials. Select all that apply.
a. Summation of graded potentials can not occur but summation of action potentials are possible.
b. Graded potentials are conducted in a decremental fashion and action potentials are conducted with a constant magnitude.
c. The magnitude of graded potentials is variable and action potentials are all-or-none.
Answer:
b. Graded potentials are conducted in a decremental fashion and action potentials are conducted with a constant magnitude.
c. The magnitude of graded potentials is variable and action potentials are all-or-none.
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