Depolarization of the neuronal plasma membrane occurs due to ____. A) the diffusion of K⁺into the cell B) the diffusion of K⁺out of the cell C) the diffusion of Na⁺into the cell. D) the diffusion of Na⁺out of the cell E) closed gated channels

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Depolarization of the neuronal plasma membrane is primarily due to the diffusion of sodium ions (Na+) into the cell, which reduces the negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside.

Depolarization of the Neuronal Plasma Membrane Occurs Due to ____