At resting membrane potential, which of the following statements about the voltage-gated sodium ion (Na+) channels is true?

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Activation gates are closed and inactivation gates are open

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The anterior communicating artery of the cerebral arterial circle connects the

A.  posterior cerebral arteries. B.  anterior cerebral arteries. C.  vertebral arteries. D.  basilar artery and the internal carotid artery. E.  posterior communicating artery and the middle cerebral artery.

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Length of the small intestine

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