An action potential involves a temporary reversal of polarity across the plasma membrane (that is, the inside of the axon becomes relatively positive compared to the interstitial fluid).

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An action potential occurs when a neuron sends a signal down its axon, causing a rapid change in voltage across the plasma membrane, making the inside of the axon temporarily more positive than the outside.

An Action Potential Involves a Temporary Reversal of Polarity Across