In Order to Generate an Action Potential, the Magnitude of the Inward

question 74

Multiple Choice

In order to generate an action potential, the magnitude of the inward sodium current must be large enough to overcome which of the following?

• A)outward sodium current
• B)outward potassium current
• C)outward calcium current
• D)inward potassium current
• E)inward chloride current

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