A cell is isolated,and electrophysiology studies reveal that the resting membrane potential is -70 millivolts.The predominant intracellular ion is Na+,and the predominant extracellular ion is K+.With voltage change,which of the following would result in an action potential?
A) K+ rushing into the cell
B) Na+ rushing into the cell
C) Na+ rushing out of the cell
D) K+ rushing out of the cell
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