When a pacemaker potential in the SA node reaches threshold,

A. many voltage-gated Ca2+ channels open.
B. permeability of the cell does not change.
C. voltage-gated Ca2+ channels close.
D. the permeability to K+ increases.
E. resting membrane potential has been restored.


Answer: A

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