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Carolina Castillo2 Carolina Castillo2
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During an action potential, the inside of the cell membrane becomes more positive than the outside. Why does this happen?

a.
During depolarization, the sodium ions rush in and the potassium ions have not begun rushing out, making the inside more positive.

b.
During depolarization, the potassium ions rush in and the sodium ions have begun rushing out, making the inside more positive.

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During depolarization, the sodium ions rush in and the potassium ions have begun rushing out, making the outside more positive.

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During depolarization, the sodium ions rush in and the potassium ions have not begun rushing out, making the outside more positive.
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A year ago
Hi!

During depolarization, sodium channels open which lead to the entry of sodium inside the cell. Sodium is present in a higher concentration on outside the cell than inside so the opening of sodium channel results in diffusion of sodium ions inside and membrane potential shift to a more positive value, as sodium ions are positively charged. Potassium ions take longer time to open, they reverse the effect of sodium ions and helps in repolarization of the membrane.

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