Depolarization of the neuron occurs when

A. the potassium gates open and potassium moves outside the cell.
B. the sodium-potassium pump moves potassium inside the cell.
C. the sodium-potassium pump moves sodium inside the cell.
D. water moves to the outside of the cell and chloride ions follow.
E. sodium gates open and sodium moves inside the cell.


Answer: E

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