Animation 2.8: Ion Movement and Voltages During the Neural ImpulseClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 27 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Why are potassium ions repelled by the changes in voltage level inside the neuron during an action potential?
A. because the inside of the neuron becomes more positively charged relative to the outside
B. because the inside of the neuron becomes more negatively charged relative to the outside
C. because the inside of the neuron becomes just as positively charged as the outside
D. because the inside of the neuron becomes just as negatively charged as the outside
Answer: A
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