Which of the following is the nerve impulse event related to potassium ions?
A) They depolarize the membrane by diffusing inward.
B) They repolarize the membrane by diffusing outward.
C) They maintain the membrane at resting potential.
D) They open in the trigger zone of the neuron.
E) They cause a local bioelectric current.

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Potassium ions repolarize the membrane during a nerve impulse by diffusing outward, which helps to restore the negative internal membrane potential after the depolarization phase.

Which of the Following Is the Nerve Impulse Event Related