When threshold potential is reached, ____
a. the activation gates of Na+ channels open
b. the inactivation gates of Na+ channels open
c. the activation gates of K+ channels open
d. the inactivation gates of Na+ channels open
e. Na+/K+ active transport pumps are activated
ANSWER: a
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