The key feature of the action potential that prevents it traveling backwards towards the soma as well as forwards down the axon is
A) the activation state of the voltage-gated Na+ channel.
B) the inactivation state of the voltage-gated Na+ channel.
C) the activation state of the voltage-gated K+ channel.
D) the inactivation state of the voltage-gated K+ channel.
E) the temporary cessation in activity of the Na+/K+ pump.
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