An action potential results from ________

A) a change in the permeability of the neuron to Na+ followed by a change in the permeability to K+
B) changes in the permeability of the neuron membrane to K+ alone
C) a change in the permeability of the neuron to K+ followed by a change in the permeability to Na+
D) changes in the permeability of the neuron membrane to Na+ alone


Answer: A

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