Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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When a neuron fires an action potential, closing of the voltage-gated Na+ channels helps to bring an end to _________.
A) the depolarizing phase of the action potential
B) the repolarizing phase of the action potential
C) graded potential changes
D) the resting potential
E) vesicle fusion at the synapse
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