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After an action potential, the voltage-gated sodium channels close then
a. sodium ions diffuse into the axons
b. potassium ions flow out of the axon
c. the membrane potentials become positive
d. neurotransmitters cross the cell membrane
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Answered by Anonymous
Everything return to normal/rest. 2 K+ flows into the cell and 3 Na+ ions flow outside the cell, both against their concentration gradient.
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