Q5.5. Why do neurons generate an action potential, instead of simply relying on the opening of ion channels near the stimulus site to transmit information? Because, without the action potential, changes in V m at the stimulus site might not reach the axon terminal Because without the action potential, the neuron would not depolarize Because action potentials help the body keep ion concentrations at appropriate levels Because, without the action potential, the neuron would not return to resting potential Q5.6. If calcium ions, each of which has a charge of + 2 ( Ca 2 + ) , moved OUT OF a neuron, and no other ions were moving, what would be TRUE? The area outside the neuron would be become more negatively charged The concentration of Ca 2 + inside the cell would increase. The neuron would become more negative. The neuron would become more positive. Q5.7. What affects the Na equilibrium potential? Whether or not the Na + channels are open (that is, the Na + conductance) Whether or not the K + channels are open (that is, the K + conductance) The internal Na + concentration, relative to external Na + concentration The external K + concentration .