Repolarization begins as:

A) voltage-gated potassium ion channels activate.
B) voltage-gated sodium ion channels activate.
C) voltage-gated potassium ion channels begin to close.
D) sodium ions follow their electrochemical gradient into the cell.


Answer: A

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