Action potentials ______________
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occur in response to the opening of sodium channels and the flow of sodium into the neuron; |
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last for approximately 2 milliseconds; |
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are local in nature; |
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result from depolarization or a reversal of the resting membrane potential followed by a resolving repolarization of the membrane; |
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all of the alternatives provided are correct; |
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