Diffusion and the Axon
Figure 3a. First the sodium (Brown) channels open and
during that time since there are more sodiun ions outside, the net result
will be an influx of sodium ions. Then the potassium (Green) channels open
and since there are more potassium ions inside there will be a general
movement of potassium out.
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