Which of these lists the events of an action potential in the correct order? A) Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes positive$\rarr$Na⁺ gates close$\rarr$K⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes negative B) K⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes positive$\rarr$K⁺ gates close$\rarr$Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes negative C) K⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes negative$\rarr$K⁺ gates close$\rarr$Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes positive D) Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes negative$\rarr$Na⁺ gates close$\rarr$K⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes positive E) Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes positive$\rarr$K⁺ gates close$\rarr$Na⁺ gates open$\rarr$inside of axon becomes negative

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During an action potential, Na⁺ gates open first, causing the inside of the axon to become positive. Then, Na⁺ gates close and K⁺ gates open, leading to the inside of the axon becoming negative again.

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