Which of These Lists the Events of an Action Potential $\rarr$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of these lists the events of an action potential in the correct order?

• A) Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes positive\(\rarr\)Na⁺ gates close\(\rarr\)K⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes negative
• B) K⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes positive\(\rarr\)K⁺ gates close\(\rarr\)Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes negative
• C) K⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes negative\(\rarr\)K⁺ gates close\(\rarr\)Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes positive
• D) Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes negative\(\rarr\)Na⁺ gates close\(\rarr\)K⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes positive
• E) Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes positive\(\rarr\)K⁺ gates close\(\rarr\)Na⁺ gates open\(\rarr\)inside of axon becomes negative

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