If a hyperpolarizing graded potential and a depolarizing graded potential of similar magnitudes arrive at the trigger zone at the same time, what is most likely to occur?
A) An action potential is fired off more quickly than usual.
B) Nothing. They will cancel each other out.
C) The cell becomes easier to excite.
D) The cell becomes hyperpolarized.
E) The cell dies.
B) Nothing. They will cancel each other out.
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