Which of the following combinations of voltage-gated channel densities would most easily allow an action potential to be generated?

A) High density of K+, low density of Na+
B) Low density of K+, high density of Na+
C) High density of K+ and Na+
D) Low density of K+ and Na+


Answer: B

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