After the depolarization phase of an action potential, the resting potential is

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geoffrey

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on: Oct 12, 2013

After the depolarization phase of an action potential, the resting potential is restored by
A) the opening of sodium activation gates.
B) the opening of voltage-gated potassium channels and the closing of sodium channels.
C) a decrease in the membrane's permeability to potassium and chloride ions.
D) a brief inhibition of the sodium-potassium pump.
E) the opening of more voltage-gated sodium channels.

j_sun

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Reply #1 on: Oct 15, 2013

I recall doing this last year, it's B, bye bye!

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Author Question: After the depolarization phase of an action potential, the resting potential is (Read 677 times)

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After the depolarization phase of an action potential, the resting potential is

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