Which event causes repolarization?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Potassium ions leave the axon through open potassium channels
- Step 1: After depolarization, sodium channels close. Step 2. Potassium channels open and K+ flows out, restoring negativity. Answer: K+ leaves the axon. Why not the others: Sodium entry causes depolarization.
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