The Difference Between Sodium and Potassium in the Generation of Action

question 106

Multiple Choice

The difference between sodium and potassium in the generation of action potential is:

• A) sodium causes repolarization of the cell membrane and potassium causes depolarization of the cell membrane.
• B) sodium causes unipolarization of the cell membrane and potassium causes repolarization of the cell membrane.
• C) sodium causes repolarization and potassium is not required in the action potential mechanism.
• D) sodium causes depolarization of the cell membrane and potassium causes repolarization of the cell membrane.

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