The Hyperpolarization That Occurs at the End of an Action

question 124

Multiple Choice

The hyperpolarization that occurs at the end of an action potential is due to the prolonged

• A) open state of voltage-gated sodium channels.
• B) closure of chemically gated sodium channels.
• C) open state of voltage-gated potassium channels.
• D) closure of voltage-gated potassium channels.
• E) open state of chemically gated sodium channels.

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