During the propagation of a nerve impulse,the action potential results from the movement of which of the following?

  • A
    $K^+$ from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid.
  • B
    $Na^+$ from extracellular fluid into intracellular fluid.
  • C
    $K^+$ from extracellular fluid into intracellular fluid.
  • D
    $Na^+$ from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid.

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Consider the statements as True/False:
$I$. The axoplasm inside the axon contains a high concentration of $K^{+}$ and negatively charged proteins.
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