During an action potential, the "gates" covering the axon's ion channels pop open to allow which ions to rush into the axon?
A)sodium
B)potassium
C)chlorine
D)iodine

Name: During an action potential, the "gates" covering the axon's ion channels pop open to allow which ions to rush into the axon? A)sodium B)potassium C)chlorine D)iodine
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During an action potential, sodium (Na+) ions rush into the axon when the gates of the ion channels open, leading to depolarization of the neuron's membrane.

During an Action Potential, the "Gates" Covering the Axon's Ion