A typical action potential in a neuron is caused by which one of the following...

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A typical action potential in a neuron is caused by which one of the following processes?A) a brief increase in Na+ permeability followed by a brief increase in K+ permeability.B) a large increase in the intracellular concentration of Na+ ions.C) a large increase in the intracellular concentration of K+ ions.D) a surge in the activity of the Na+/K+ pump.E) a simultaneous increase in the permeability of the membrane to both Na+ and K+ ions.

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