Opening of sodium channels in the axon membrane causes
A) depolarization.
B) repolarization.
C) hyperpolarization.
D) increased positive charge inside the membrane.
E) both depolarization and increased positive charge inside the membrane.

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Opening of sodium channels allows Na+ ions to flow into the neuron, causing depolarization and an increase in positive charge inside the membrane.

Opening of Sodium Channels in the Axon Membrane Causes