The Sodium Gates in the Axon Are Usually Closed

question 187

Multiple Choice

The sodium gates in the axon are usually closed. Which of the following opens them?

• A) depolarization of the membrane
• B) increased concentration of socium outside the cell
• C) increased concentration of sodium inside the cell
• D) increased activity of the sodium-potassium pump

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