Identify the characteristics of action potentials. (Check all that apply.)

A. The strength of the stimulus determines the frequency of the action potentials.
B. Multiple stimuli can create larger action potentials, and fewer stimuli can create smaller action potentials.
C. They are propagated in a non-decremental fashion.
D. They are all-or-none
E. The strength of the stimulus determines the magnitude of the action potential.


Answer: D

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