In an action potential, the current that flows down the axon of a neuron is generated by the movement of _____ across the membrane

a) electrons
b) protons
c) ions
d) free radicals
e) neutrons


c

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A) hydrogen, causing decomposition. B) glucose, causing decomposition. C) water, causing decomposition. D) carbon, causing decomposition. E) water, causing synthesis.

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