Which ion channel is primarily responsible for the action potential?

A. The voltage-gated potassium channel
B. The non-gated sodium channel
C. The voltage-gated sodium channel
D. The ligand-gated sodium channel
E. The ligand-gated potassium channel


Answer: C

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