Graded potentials may: W. initiate an action potential. X. depolarize the membrane to the threshold voltage. Y. hyperpolarize...

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Graded potentials may:

W. initiate an action potential.

X. depolarize the membrane to the threshold voltage.

Y. hyperpolarize the membrane.

Z. be called EPSPs or IPSPs.

Select one:

a.
if only W, X and Y are correct

b. if only W and Y are correct

c. if only X and Z are correct

d. if only Z is correct

e. if all are correct

COULD YOU EXPLAIN NOT JUST THE CORRECT ANSWER BUT THE REASONSFOR ALL PLS

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Answer e if all are correct Explanation Graded potential are local membrane potential due to opening of ligand gated ion channels It is proportional to the strength of the initial stimulus and does not follow all or none law and is decremental with distance unlike action potential action potential is change    See Answer
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