Action potentials are:
A)pulses of ion flow along axons.
B)brief local voltage changes within a neuron from inside-negative to inside-positive.
C)transmembrane potentials that result from the action of the Na⁺/K⁺ ion pump.
D)electrical signals used by glial cells to transmit information.

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Action potentials refer to the rapid pulse-like movement of ions along the axon of a neuron. This movement is crucial for transmitting signals within the nervous system.

Action Potentials Are