🦷 DAT Exam Prep

The action potential in a neuron is propagated by:

A Passive diffusion
B Sequential opening of voltage-gated sodium and potassium channels
C Only calcium channels
D Direct flow of electrons

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Action potentials propagate via sequential depolarization (Na⁺ influx) and repolarization (K⁺ efflux) along the axon.

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