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During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action potential results from the movement of:

  1. A
    ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
  2. B
    ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
  3. C
    ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid
  4. D
    ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid

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When a neuron is stimulated, voltage-gated channels open. Because the concentration of is higher outside, these ions rush into the cell (influx). This rapid influx of positive charge causes depolarization, generating the action potential.

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During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action potential results from the movement of:
A
ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
B
ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
C
ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid
D
ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid

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