During an action potential, the membrane potential ____
a. becomes more negative as sodium enters the cell
b. becomes more negative as potassium leaves the cell
c. becomes more positive as sodium enters the cell
d. becomes more positive as sodium leaves the cell
e. remains at -70 mV until threshold is reached
ANSWER: c
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