When the Inside of the Axon Has a Greater Negative

question 67

Multiple Choice

When the inside of the axon has a greater negative charge than the outside, it is safe to conclude that ____.

• A) an action potential is not being generated in that part of the axon
• B) the axon is depolarized
• C) there is an especially large concentration of Na+ ions inside the axon
• D) an action potential is being generated in that part of the axon

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