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Which of the following increases when an action potential is initiated?

Correct answer: A. Diffusion of sodium ions into neuron

  • A. Diffusion of sodium ions into neuron
  • B. Diffusion of sodium ions out of neuron
  • C. Diffusion of potassium ions out of neuron
  • D. Diffusion of potassium ions into neuron

Explanation

When a neuron is stimulated by a threshold stimulus, it causes the opening of sodium voltage regulated gates. As a result sodium gates permits the influx of sodium ions by diffusion.

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