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Neurons and Action Potentials

45. Nervous System / Neurons and Action Potentials / Problem 6

What causes an action potential to propagate in a specific direction along the axon?

A

The refractory period following activation in the sodium channels

B

The differences in charges along the axon

C

Opening the sodium and potassium channels at the same time

D

Keeping the sodium channels activated all the time

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