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Action potentials are generateda. at most subthreshold voltages.b. only when the cell reaches threshold.c. only when the membrane potential exceeds threshold by 5 to 10 millivolts.d. intermittently, but usually when the membrane potential exceeds threshold.e. only after all of the sodium channels are open.
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