The relative refractory period occurs after the action potential is complete because of

a. the lingering inactivation of the voltage-gated Na+ channels
b. the slowness of the voltage-gated K+ channels
c. the action of the sodium-potassium pumps
d. both a and b
e. both b and c


D

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