Which of the following is responsible for the falling phase of an action potential A)opening of Na⁺ gates B)Na⁺-K⁺ pump restoring the ions to their original locations C)greatly increased permeability to Na⁺ D)opening of K⁺ gates and K⁺ efflux

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During the falling phase of an action potential, K⁺ gates open and K⁺ ions move out of the cell, causing the membrane potential to become more negative and returning the cell to its resting state.

Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Falling Phase