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What is repolarization caused by?
Questioner:Oliver Mason 2018-04-06 09:54:44
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Noah Anderson——Works at Apple, Lives in Cupertino, CA
As a biomedical expert with a focus on cellular physiology, I can explain the process of repolarization in the context of an action potential in nerve cells.
Repolarization is the phase of the action potential where the cell membrane potential returns to its resting state after a depolarization event. This process is crucial for the cell to prepare for the next action potential and to prevent continuous depolarization that could lead to cell damage.
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Charlotte Lee——Studied at the University of São Paulo, Lives in São Paulo, Brazil.
1. The upstroke, or
depolarization phase, is
caused by the flow of sodium ions into the cell. 2. The downstroke, or
repolarization phase, is
caused by the flow of potassium ions out of the cell.
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