During an action potential, depolarization occurs as a result of

K ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membrane

K ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membrane

Na ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membrane

Na ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membrane

Na and K ions not diffusing

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Reed Larson

Biology

23 February, 15:06

During an action potential, depolarization occurs as a result of

K ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membrane

K ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membrane

Na ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membrane

Na ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membrane

Na and K ions not diffusing

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Devyn Kim · Answer 1

Answer:Action potentials result from the depolarization of the cell membrane (the sarcolemma), which opens voltage-sensitive sodium channels; these become inactivated and the membrane is repolarized through the outward current of potassium ions.

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During an action potential, depolarization occurs as a result ofK ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membraneK ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membraneNa ions diffusing to the outside of the cell membraneNa ions diffusing to the inside of the cell membraneNa and K ions not diffusing