For the repolarization phase of an SA nodal cell action potential,

A. calcium channels open and sodium channels close.
B. sodium and potassium channels open.
C. calcium and potassium channels close.
D. sodium and chloride channels open.
E. calcium channels close and potassium channels open.


Answer: E

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