What happens during the short recovery period before another action potential?

a. The threshold value is increased.
b. The threshold value is reduced.
c. The sodium gates are shut and the potassium gates are opened.
d. Both sodium and potassium gates are shut.
e. The nerve is said to be at the resting potential.


c

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