Question

Diffusion of K⁺ out of the cell makes the inside of it less positive, or more negative and acts to restore the original resting membrane potential. This process is called ____________

a.

Repolarization

b.

Depolarization

c.

Hyperpolarization

d.

Overshoot

Answer: (a).Repolarization

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