An action potential in a neuronal membrane differs from a graded potential in that
A) an action potential requires the opening of Ca²⁺ channels,whereas a graded potential does not.
B) an action potential is propagated without decrement,whereas a graded potential decrements with distance.
C) an action potential has a threshold,whereas a graded potential is an all-or-none phenomenon.
D) movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ across cell membranes mediate action potentials,while graded potentials do not involve movement of Na⁺ and K⁺.
E) action potentials vary in size with the size of a stimulus,while graded potentials do not.
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