The fact that, during neural transmission, an impulse is sent to the end of the axon without fading or weakening is known as ___________?
Correct answer: C. nondecremental property
- A. stimulus constancy
- B. absolute threshold retention
- C. nondecremental property
- D. all-or-none propertyGet Study Guides
Explanation
The nondecremental property means that an action potential is regenerated along the axon and therefore does not weaken as it travels. The all-or-none principle describes whether an action potential occurs, not specifically its unchanged transmission along the axon.
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