During the Action Potential

question 16

Multiple Choice

During the action potential:

• A) the electrical charge of the neuron changes from positive to negative.
• B) sodium ions rush into the interior of the axon.
• C) sodium ions rush out of the interior of the axon.
• D) potassium ions flow into the interior of the axon.

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