2 If the depolarization that reaches the axon is large and suprathreshold, the result in the axon is

Question

• a graded depolarization. a larger-than-normal action potential.
• action potentials at higher frequency.
• no response.

Answer 1

If the depolarization that reaches the axon is large and suprathreshold, the result in the axon is:

• action potentials at higher frequency.

When a depolarization is suprathreshold, it triggers the generation of action potentials. A stronger depolarization increases the frequency of action potentials, but each action potential itself remains consistent in magnitude and duration.