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Action potential is generated by
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesJIPMERJIPMER 2008
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$
  • B $\mathrm{K}^{+}$
  • C $\mathrm{Ca}^{+}$
  • D $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$
Action potential refers to the electrical potential difference across an axon membrane, that is stimulated (action). Action potential is generated by $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$.

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