What Stops the Rising Phase of the Action Potential

question 143

Multiple Choice

What stops the rising phase of the action potential?

• A) The K⁺ gate closes.
• B) The Na⁺ activation gate opens.
• C) The Na⁺ inactivation gate closes.
• D) The Na⁺ inactivation gate opens.
• E) The sodium activation gate closes.

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