The rapid inward diffusion of Na+ followed by the outward diffusion of K+ produces a rapid change in the membrane potential of a

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crimeas [40]

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The rapid inward diffusion of Na+ followed by the outward diffusion of K+ produces a rapid change in the membrane potential of a

neuron called ____.

Biology

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grandymaker [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-14T14:23:49+03:00

Answer: depolarization

Explanation:

On depolarization, the sodium gates in the neuron membrane closes after sodium ions flow inside, while potassium gates open causing potassium ions to flow out and reestablish the original resting potential of the membrane.

The rapid change in membrane potential from resting to action potential is DEPOLARIZATION