Which statement is NOT true about the development of an action potential?

Select one:
a. There is a rapid change in polarity from about -65 mV to about +40 mV.
b. It requires two types of gated channels.
c. The action potential ends when the polarity across the membrane reaches +40 mV.
d. Depolarization occurs when sodium gates open and allow sodium ions to enter the cell.
e. Potassium gates open after the sodium gates and allow potassium ions to leave the cell.


c. The action potential ends when the polarity across the membrane reaches +40 mV.

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