Question

multiple choice question
as an action potential occurs in one area of the axon, it causes nearby _____ channels to open, initiating another action potential in the neighboring membrane.
o leak
o voltage - gated
o non - gated
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Explanation:

When an action potential occurs in one area of the axon, it changes the membrane potential. Voltage - gated channels are sensitive to changes in membrane potential. Leak channels are always open and not directly involved in the propagation of action potentials in this way. Non - gated channels is a less specific and incorrect term in this context compared to voltage - gated channels for action potential propagation.

Answer:

voltage - gated