After the action potential reaches its peak, the potential across the membrane falls toward its resting level.

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After the action potential reaches its peak, the potential across the membrane falls toward its resting level. What accounts for this recovery?

a. The sodium–potassium pump removes the extra sodium.

b. Potassium ions move out because their channels are open and the electrical gradient pushes them out.

c. Potassium ions move out because their channels are open and the concentration gradient pushes them out.

d. Potassium ions move in.

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Biological Psychology

ISBN: 9781305105409

12th Edition

Authors: James W. Kalat

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