Which of the following will occur when an excitatory postsynaptic potential EPSP)is being generated on the dendritic membrane?
A)Specific potassium gates will open.
B)Sodium gates will open first,then close as potassium gates open.
C)A single type of channel will open,permitting simultaneous flow of sodium and potassium.
D)Specific sodium gates will open.

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During an EPSP, a single type of channel opens that allows both sodium (Na+) to flow into the cell and potassium (K+) to flow out, leading to a net depolarization.

Which of the Following Will Occur When an Excitatory Postsynaptic