Conduction Occurs Along an Axon Because

question 85

Multiple Choice

Conduction occurs along an axon because

• A) outflow of K⁺ triggers the adjacent channels to open.
• B) inflow of Na⁺ triggers the adjacent channels to open.
• C) once Na⁺ enters the cell, the entire membrane depolarizes simultaneously.
• D) axonal transport "walks" voltage changes along the membrane.