An action potential involves the temporary ________ through an axon membrane.
A) inflow of positively charged ions
B) inflow of negatively charged ions
C) outflow of positively charged ions
D) outflow of negatively charged ions

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An action potential involves the temporary inflow of positively charged ions, such as sodium ions, into the axon membrane. This influx of positive ions causes depolarization of the membrane and triggers the propagation of the action potential down the length of the axon.

An Action Potential Involves the Temporary ________ Through an Axon