Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about an action potential is NOT true?
A) Repolarization occurs when potassium leaves the axon.
B) There is a rapid change in polarity from about -70 mV to about +35 mV during depolarization.
C) An action potential takes 2 to 5 seconds.
D) Depolarization occurs when sodium gates open and allow sodium ions to enter the axon.
E) Potassium gates open after the sodium gates and allow potassium ions to leave the cell.
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