Hyperpolarization of a membrane is due to the blocking of the potassium channels. slow closing sodium ion channels. blocking of the sodium channels. slow closing potassium ion channels.
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ligand-regulated potassium hypopolarization hyperpolarization leaky potassium potassium increasing towards zero decreasing towards -85 mV voltage-regulated sodium sodium repolarization voltage-regulated potassium Drag the text blocks below into their correct order. Through the activated channels, now flows outwards causing the membrane to repolarize back towards RMP. With membrane potentials approaching +35 mV, the channels become fully activated. With a larger duration of activation than sodium channels, the potassium channels allow for a greater movement of potassium to the ECF causing a short period of As the membrane potential is , the voltage-regulated sodium channels begin closing which in turn reduces the sodium movement to the ICF.
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Hyperpolarization of a membrane can be induced by opening channels.
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