When a Neuron Is Stimulated, Sodium Moves into the Cell

question 347

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is stimulated, sodium moves into the cell, causing the inside of the neuron to:

• A) become less negative relative to the outside.
• B) become more negative relative to the outside.
• C) remain neutral in charge.
• D) become less positive relative to the outside.

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