Which statement comparing action potential and local potential is false?
A. Action potentials are not graded and local potentials are.
B. Action potentials are not reversible and local potentials are.
C. Action potentials are graded and local potentials are not.
D. Action potentials are not decrimental and local potentials are.
Answer: C
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