During the depolarization phase of an action potential, which of the following situations exists?
A) The membrane is becoming less permeable to all ions.
B) The inside of the membrane is becoming more negative with respect to the outside.
C) The membrane potential remains constant.
D) The inside of the membrane is becoming more positive with respect to the outside.
Answer: D) The inside of the membrane is becoming more positive with respect to the outside.
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