The relative refractory period occurs after the action potential is complete because of the
a. lingering inactivation of the voltage-gated Na+ channels.
b. slowness of the voltage-gated channels.
c. the sodium-potassium pump.
d. both (a) and (b).
e. both (b) and (c).
D
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