During the Rising (Depolarizing)phase of a Neuronal Action Potential

question 86

Multiple Choice

During the rising (depolarizing) phase of a neuronal action potential,

• A)PK₊ becomes much greater than PNₐ₊.
• B)PNₐ₊ becomes much greater than PK₊.
• C)PK₊ is the same as PNₐ₊.
• D)Na⁺ efflux (flow out of the cell)occurs.
• E)K⁺ flows rapidly into the cell.

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