Which of the Following Describes the Cause of the Undershoot

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the cause of the undershoot phase of hyperpolarization?

• A) the slow opening of voltage-gated sodium channels
• B) the sustained opening of voltage-gated potassium channels
• C) the rapid opening of voltage-gated calcium channels
• D) the slow restorative actions of the sodium-potassium ATPase

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