Which step occurs first in the generation of an action potential?

A. Chemically Gated sodium channels open
B. Voltage gated sodium channels open
C. Voltage gated sodium channels close
D. Potassium channels open


B. Voltage gated sodium channels open

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A. posterior tibial artery. B. dorsalis pedis artery. C. femoral artery. D. plantar artery. E. fibular artery.

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A) gynectomy B) mastectomy C) fetotomy D) amnion

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