The rapid depolarization or upstroke of the neuronal action potential is caused by the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels.

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  Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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• depolarization concept
• voltage-gated sodium channels concept