The change in the polarity of a neuron that results from the inflow of positively charged ions and the outflow of negatively charged ions is called the
A) presynaptic potential.
B) postsynaptic potential.
C) synaptic potential.
D) action potential.

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An action potential is the change in electrical potential that occurs when a neuron sends a signal, involving the inflow of positive ions (like Na+) and outflow of negative ions, leading to depolarization.

The Change in the Polarity of a Neuron That Results