During an Action Potential, What Occurs That Results in Depolarization

question 40

Multiple Choice

During an action potential, what occurs that results in depolarization?

• A) Potassium ions diffuse to the outside of the cell membrane.
• B) Potassium ions diffuse to the inside of the cell membrane.
• C) Sodium ions diffuse to the outside of the cell membrane.
• D) Sodium ions diffuse to the inside of the cell membrane.

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