What Is the Result of Sodium Ions Moving Across the Axon's

question 142

Multiple Choice

What is the result of sodium ions moving across the axon's membrane during an action potential?

• A) The inside of the axon changes to a negative electrical charge.
• B) The outside of the axon changes to a positive electrical charge.
• C) The inside of the axon changes to a positive electrical charge.
• D) The nodes of Ranvier close.

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