Which of the following is responsible for initiating changes in membrane potential resulting in an electrical signal?
A) opening of voltage-gated ion channels
B) changes in membrane permeability in response to a stimulus
C) closing of voltage-gated ion channels
D) a change in the movement of ions through leak channels
E) closing of voltage-gated potassium channels
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