When a neuron is firing its action potential the neuron's electrical charge is
A) negative and travels along the axon.
B) negative and travels along the dendrite.
C) positive and travels along the axon.
D) positive and travels along the dendrite.

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During the firing of an action potential, the neuron's electrical charge becomes positive near the axon hillock and travels along the axon to the axon terminals. This is known as depolarization. The charge remains negative along the dendrites and soma.

When a Neuron Is Firing Its Action Potential the Neuron's