Which of the following will occur when an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is being generated on the dendritic membrane?

A) Specific sodium gates will open.
B) Specific potassium gates will open.
C) Sodium gates will open first, then close as potassium gates open.
D) A single type of channel will open, permitting simultaneous flow of sodium and potassium.


D) A single type of channel will open, permitting simultaneous flow of sodium and potassium.

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