The First Consequence of a Neuron's Reaching Threshold for an Action

question 137

Multiple Choice

 The first consequence of a neuron's reaching threshold for an action potential is the opening of _________ channels.

• A) voltage-dependent sodium
• B) voltage-dependent potassium
• C) ligand-gated sodium
• D) ligand-gated potassium

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