Active neurons need ATP to support all of the following except the

A) movement of materials to the soma by axoplasmic transport.
B) synthesis of neurotransmitter molecules.
C) movement of materials from the soma by axoplasmic transport.
D) opening of voltage-gated channels.
E) recovery from action potentials.


Answer: D

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