An action potential involves a temporary reversal of polarity across the plasma membrane (that is, the inside of the axon becomes relatively positive compared to the interstitial fluid)

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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A) thiamine (B1). B) riboflavin (B2). C) niacin (nicotinic acid). D) folate (B9). E) cobalamin (B12).

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