Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of

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Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of (A) chloride ions (B) potassium ions (C) calcium ions (D) sodium ions

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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.

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

chloride ions

potassium ions

calcium ions

sodium ions

An action potential is generated by the rapid influx of $N a^{+}$ 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.