An action potential results from which of the following?

A. The exocytosis of potassium ions
B. The diffusion of ions across the plasma membrane of the axon
C. The diffusion of neurotransmitters across the plasma membrane
D. The endocytosis of neurotransmitters
E. The diffusion of ions across the plasma membrane in the neurosoma


Answer: B

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