What role do voltage-gated potassium channels play in the action potential? Choose the correct option

A) Voltage-gated potassium channels maintain the resting membrane potential.
B) Voltage-gated potassium channels help depolarize the membrane toward the threshold for an action potential.
C) Voltage-gated potassium channels interfere with sodium conductance.
D) Voltage-gated potassium channels restore negative membrane potential after the spike.


Ans: D

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