After the depolarisation phase of an action potential, the resting potential is restored by ______.

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Problem 3RQ: Define an action potential.
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After the depolarisation phase of an action potential, the resting potential is restored by ______.

 

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A) 

the opening of voltage-gated potassium channels and the closing or inactivation of sodium channels.

 

B) 

the opening of more voltage-gated sodium channels.

 

C) 

a decrease in the membrane's permeability to potassium and chloride ions following closing of the chloride-potassium pump.

 

D) 

a brief inhibition of the sodium-potassium pump.

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