Before Another Action Potential "Spike" Can Occur

question 78

Multiple Choice

Before another action potential "spike" can occur

• A)there must be a very brief restoration of the resting conditions in the membrane.
• B)the membrane voltage must drop to zero.
• C)the sodium-potassium pump must cease temporarily.
• D)all of the membrane gates must be closed at the same time.
• E)all of these must happen.

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