Electrical gradients lead to the ____.
A) general movement of ions into the neuron
B) general movement of ions out of the neuron
C) movement of ions to areas having the same electrical charges
D) movement of ions to areas having opposite electrical charges

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Electrical gradients cause ions to move towards areas of opposite electrical charges. This is because ions are attracted to areas with a different charge than themselves, and will move across the membrane towards areas of opposite charge.

Electrical Gradients Lead to the ____