During an Action Potential, the "Gates" Covering the Axon's Ion

question 533

Multiple Choice

During an action potential, the "gates" covering the axon's ion channels pop open to allow which ions to rush into the axon?

• A)sodium
• B)potassium
• C)chlorine
• D)iodine

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