Potassium Ions (K+) Will Continue to Leave the Neuron Until

question 197

Multiple Choice

Potassium ions (K+) will continue to leave the neuron until the neuron's ____.

• A) resting potential is depleted
• B) threshold of excitation is stimulated again
• C) resting potential is restored
• D) resting potential is positive

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