The magnitude of depolarization at the peak of an action potential is dependent on what factor?
A) the size of the graded potential
B) the size of the stimulus
C) the strength of the electrochemical gradient for sodium and potassium ions relative to their permeability to these ions
D) the length of the refractory period
E) the concentration of sodium and potassium ions
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