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The diffusion of what ion, across the neuronal membrane, is responsible for the local currents that depolarize regions of the axon to threshold?

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It is the diffusion of sodium ions across the neuronal membrane that is responsible for the local currents that depolarize regions of the axon to threshold. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
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