Multiple Choice
Tetrodotoxin is a toxin that blocks the sodium channels from opening. What effect would this have on the function of neurons?
A) Neurons would depolarize more rapidly.
B) Action potentials would lack a repolarization phase.
C) The refractory period would be shorter than normal.
D) The neurons would not be able to propagate action potentials.
E) none of the above
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