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What happens to the polarity at the stimulated site as Na+ rushes in?
AIt is reversed
BIt stays the same
CIt doubles in size
DIt turns neutral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is reversed
Rapid Na+ influx makes the outer surface negative and the inner surface positive, reversing polarity.
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