As sodium ions enter a neuron, it becomes depolarized and
A. the positive charge inside the cell increases.
B. the negative charge inside the cell increases.
C. synaptic vesicles begin to reuptake neurotransmitters.
D. the resting potential increases.
Answer: A
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a. true b. false