Match the type of signal to its description (answers may be used more than once).

1. may be hyperpolarizing
2. originate(s) at the trigger zone
3. originate(s) on dendrites and cell bodies
4. can involve ion channels regulated by chemicals
5. require(s) a minimum stimulus to occur
6. size increases if stimulus strength increases
7. result(s) from influx of sodium

A. graded potential
B. action potential
C. both


1. A. graded potential
2. B. action potential
3. A. graded potential
4. A. graded potential
5. B. action potential
6. A. graded potential
7. C. both

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