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Q. Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of

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An action potential is generated by the rapid influx of $Na^{+}$ ions followed by a slightly slower efflux of $K^{+}$ ions. The action potential is the mechanism by which nerve cells communicate and conduct information and muscle cells are induced to contract.