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Why Are Action Potentials Usually Conducted in One Direction

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Why are action potentials usually conducted in one direction?


A) The nodes of Ranvier conduct potentials in one direction.
B) The brief refractory period prevents reopening of voltage-gated sodium channels.
C) The axon hillock has a higher membrane potential than the terminals of the axon.
D) Voltage-gated channels for both Na⁺ and K⁺ open in only one direction.

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