During an action potential, repolarization occurs _____

when sodium diffuses into the cell
when potassium diffuses out of the cell
when calcium ions diffuse into the synaptic knob
only where sodium-potassium pumps are absent


B. when potassium diffuses out of the cell

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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