Depolarization of the Neuron Occurs When

question 47

Multiple Choice

Depolarization of the neuron occurs when

• A) the potassium gates open and potassium moves outside the cell.
• B) the sodium-potassium pump moves sodium inside the cell.
• C) sodium gates open and sodium moves inside the cell.
• D) the sodium-potassium pump moves potassium inside the cell.
• E) water moves to the outside of the cell and chloride ions follow.

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