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When an action potential is generated, depolarization occurs along the length of the axon. What happens during depolarization?

a. The inside of the axon membrane becomes negatively charged relative to the outside when negatively charged sodium ions rush into the membrane

b. The inside of the axon membrane becomes negatively charged relative to the outside when negatively charged potassium ions rush into the membrane

c. The inside of the axon membrane becomes positively charged relative to the outside when positively charged sodium ions rush into the membrane

d. The inside of the axon membrane becomes positively charged relative to the outside when positively charged potassium ions rush out of the membrane

The——–is the variable that the researcher predicts will cause an outcome.

a. outcome variable

b. quantitative variable

c. independent variable

d. confounding variable