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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding action potentials generated in a neuronal membrane is not true?

A) Action potentials travel decrementally down the membrane.
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 initial segment of a neuron.
E) An action potential generated by a threshold stimulus is the same size as one generated by a supra-threshold stimulus.