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Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of(a) chloride ions(b) potassium ions(c) calcium ions(d) sodium ions

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Answer is : (d) sodium ions

An action potential is generated by the rapid influx of Na+ ions followed by a slightly slower efflux of K+ ions. The action potential is the mechanism by which nerve cells communicate and conduct information and muscle cells are induced to contract.



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