The mechanism in the axon that allows the brief outflow of __________ ions allows the axon to return to its resting state.
A) positively charged potassium
B) negatively charged potassium
C) positively charged sodium
D) negatively charged sodium
E) both negatively and positively charged sodium

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The mechanism in the axon that allows the brief outflow of positively charged potassium ions is crucial for the axon to return to its resting state after an action potential. This process is known as repolarization.

The Mechanism in the Axon That Allows the Brief Outflow