A neuron bathed in a fluid containing Saxitoxin (STX) is held a in a voltage clamp experiment and the command voltage is stepped to -15 mV. Which of the following currents is observed?
A) Outward sodium current
B) Inward sodium current
C) Outward potassium current
D) Inward potassium current
E) No currents are observed
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