After a Neuron Fires,the Resting Potential Is Re-Established by the

question 8

Multiple Choice

After a neuron fires,the resting potential is re-established by the

• A) sodium-potassium pump.
• B) random movement of ions.
• C) refractory period.
• D) electrostatic gradient.
• E) EPSPs.

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