Which of the following statements about a compound action potential recording is NOT true?

A. Each peak represents a group of axons of similar conduction velocity.
B. Each peak represents a group of axons of similar diameter.
C. The magnitude of each peak is a representation of the number of axons in that category.
D. The magnitude of each peak is a representation of the amplitude of the individual APs in that category.
E. The profile of peaks is characteristic and different for different peripheral nerves.


ANS: D

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