Which of the following statements best explains why a neuron's membrane potential rapidly drops during the falling phase of an action potential? a. Potassium enters through voltage-gated sodium channels b. Sodium enters through voltage-gated sodium channels c. The sodium-potassium pump pushes sodium out of the neuron d. Potassium exits through voltage-gated potassium channels e. Sodium exits through voltage-gated sodium channels

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