When threshold potential is reached, which of the following occurs?
a. The activation gates of Na+ channels open.
b. The inactivation gates of Na+ channels open.
c. The activation gates of K+ channels open.
d. The inactivation gates of Na+ channels open.
e. Na+/K+ active transport pumps are activated.
A
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