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If the permeability of the axon membrane to `Na^(+)` ions and `K^(+)` ions increased simultaneously what effect would this have on the action potential?

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To understand the effect of increased permeability of the axon membrane to Na⁺ and K⁺ ions on action potential, we can break it down into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Action Potential**: - Action potential is a rapid change in the membrane potential of a neuron, which occurs when the neuron is stimulated and reaches a certain threshold. - It involves depolarization (influx of Na⁺ ions) followed by repolarization (efflux of K⁺ ions). ...
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