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Repolarization of an axon during an action potential is produced by a. inward diffusion of Na' b. outward diffusion of $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ c. inward active transport of $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ d. active extrusion of $\mathrm{K}^{+}$

          Repolarization of an axon during an action potential is produced by
a. inward diffusion of Na'
b. outward diffusion of $\mathrm{K}^{+}$
c. inward active transport of $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$
d. active extrusion of $\mathrm{K}^{+}$

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Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Adi S

03/06/2023

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This causes the inside of the axon to become more positive relative to the outside. Repolarization is the process of returning the axon's membrane potential back to its resting state (around -70 mV). This is achieved by the opening of voltage-gated Show more…

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Repolarization of an axon during an action potential is produced by a. inward diffusion of Na' b. outward diffusion of $mathrm{K}^{+}$ c. inward active transport of $mathrm{Na}^{+}$ d. active extrusion of $mathrm{K}^{+}$