The depolarization phase of an action potential requires
A) opening of K⁺ channels in the membrane.
B) opening of Na⁺ channels in the membrane.
C) a K⁺ concentration gradient across the membrane.
D) a Na⁺ concentration gradient across the membrane.
E) both B and D
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