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  • 10-04-2020
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Describe the function of sodium and potassium in the generation of an action
potential.

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  • 10-04-2020

Answer:

The inward flow of sodium ions increases the concentration of positively charged cations in the cell and causes depolarization, where the potential of the cell is higher than the cell's resting potential. The sodium channels close at the peak of the action potential, while potassium continues to leave the cell.

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