Which is TRUE about neuronal membrane electrical and concentration gradients at the peak of the action potential?
A) The electrical gradient is in a direction that would tend to move K+ out of the cell.
B) The concentration gradient for K+ is in a direction that would tend to move it into the cell.
C) The concentration gradient for K+ greatly increases compared to at rest.
D) The concentration gradient for Na+ is in a direction that would tend to move it out of the cell.
E) The electrical gradient for Na+ is in a direction that would tend to move it into the cell.
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