Which of the following statements regarding action potentials generated in a neuronal membrane is FALSE?
A)Action potentials travel in both directions along the axon.
B)An action potential generates a new action potential in an adjacent area of membrane.
C)An action potential generates a local current that depolarizes adjacent membrane to threshold potential.
D)Action potentials are usually initiated at the axon hillock of a neuron.
E)An action potential generated by a threshold stimulus is the same size as one generated by a supra-threshold stimulus.

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Action potentials typically travel in one direction along the axon, from the axon hillock towards the axon terminals, due to the refractory period that prevents backward propagation.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Action Potentials Generated in a Neuronal