During an action potential, the neuron's electrical charge is
A)negative and travels along the axon.
B)negative and travels along the dendrite.
C)positive and travels along the axon.
D)positive and travels along the dendrite.

Question

During an action potential, the neuron's electrical charge is ​
A)negative and travels along the axon.
B)negative and travels along the dendrite.
C)positive and travels along the axon.
D)positive and travels along the dendrite.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During an action potential, the neuron's electrical charge becomes positive due to the influx of sodium ions, and this change in charge travels along the axon, not the dendrite.

During an Action Potential, the Neuron's Electrical Charge Is ​

During an Action Potential, the Neuron's Electrical Charge Is