The repolarization phase of the action potential occurs because

A) voltage-gated Na+ ion channels open.
B) voltage-gated K+ ion channels open.
C) voltage-gated Na+ ion channels close.
D) voltage-gated K+ ion channels close.
E) both B and C


Answer: E) both B and C

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