Use the figure above to answer the following questions.
-The portion(s) of an action potential where the sodium gates are open is(are) indicated by
A) A.
B) B.
C) C.
D) D.
E) A and B.

Question

Use the figure above to answer the following questions.
-The portion(s) of an action potential where the sodium gates are open is(are) indicated by
A) A. 
B) B. 
C) C. 
D) D. 
E) A and B.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The portion(s) of an action potential where the sodium gates are open is indicated by both A and B. These are the depolarization phases of the action potential, during which sodium ions are rushing into the neuron, causing the membrane potential to become more positive.

Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Questions