Which of the following occurs during depolarization?

A) Voltage-gated potassium channels open.
B) Some voltage-gated sodium channels inactivate.
C) Sodium flows into the cell.
D) Both A and C occur.
E) All of the above occur.


Ans: C) Sodium flows into the cell.

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