Regarding action potentials, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Action potentials move at the same strength or speed through a particular axon.
B) Along a given axon, some action potentials are stronger than others.
C) Some neurons can fire action potentials at faster rate than other neurons can.
D) A strong stimulus leads to a higher rate of firing than a less intense stimulus.

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Action potentials follow the all-or-none principle, meaning that they occur at a constant and maximum strength or they do not occur at all. The strength of an action potential does not vary along a given axon, making statement B false.

Regarding Action Potentials, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE