In the resting state of the membrane, which of the following situations exists for voltage-gated sodium ion channels?

A) The activation and inactivation gates alternate between being closed and open.
B) The inactivation gate is open and the activation gate is closed
C) The activation and inactivation gates are both closed.
D) The activation gate is open and the inactivation gate is closed.


Answer: B) The inactivation gate is open and the activation gate is closed

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