The hyperpolarization phase is caused by: Group of answer choices Prolonged opening of the sodium gates Prolonged opening of the calcium gates Prolonged opening of the potassium gates Prolonged closing of the sodium gates Prolonged closing of the potassium gates Prolonged closing of the calcium gates
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Hyperpolarization is a phase in the action potential of a neuron where the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting potential. Show more…
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