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An action potential is sure to fire, once ___ channels are open.

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Voltage gated Na+

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Voltage gated K+

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K+ leak channels

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Ligand gated Na+

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Solution

The correct option is A
Voltage gated Na+

An action potential is an all or none phenomenon, that is once the threshold potential of -55mV is reached it is sure to fire, if not there will be no action potential generated. The threshold potential is -55mV because at -55mV the voltage gated Na⁺channels open, which sets off a positive feedback loop leading to opening of more voltage gated Na⁺ channels in the next segment of the neuron, forming the action potential.

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