Voltage-gated potassium channels are important for which phase of an action potential?

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Johan Bonilla

28 February, 04:22

Voltage-gated potassium channels are important for which phase of an action potential?

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Oliver · Answer 1

The repolarization or falling phase

Explanation:

The repolarization or falling phase is caused by the slow closing of sodium channels and the opening of voltage-gated potassium channels. As a result, the membrane permeability to sodium declines to resting levels. As the sodium ion entry declines, the slow voltage-gated potassium channels open and potassium ions rush out of the cell. This expulsion acts to restore the localized negative membrane potential of the cell.