The action potential of a neuron a. is initiated by efflux of Na+ b. is terminated by efflux of K+ c. declines in amplitude as it moves along the axon d. results in a transient reversal of the concentration gradient of Na+ across the cell membrane e. is not associated with any net movement of Na+ or K+ across the cell membrane

The action potential of a neuron
a. is initiated by efflux of Na+
b. is terminated by efflux of K+
c. declines in amplitude as it moves along the axon
d. results in a transient reversal of the concentration gradient of Na+ across the cell membrane
e. is not associated with any net movement of Na+ or K+ across the cell membrane
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is terminated by efflux of K+
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