What is the difference between resting potential andrepolarization?
- Resting potential is maintained by leaky potassiumchannels. Repolarization occurs when potassium leaves the cell (andsodium channels are closed preventing sodium entry into the cell)causing the membrane potential to become morenegative.
- Resting potential is maintained by leaky potassiumchannels. Repolarization occurs when potassium enters the cellcausing the membrane potential to become morenegative.
- Resting potential is maintained by potassium entryinto the cell. Repolarization occurs when sodium levels increaseinside the cell.
- Resting potential resets the neuron to by adjustingthe sodium and potassium levels. Repolarization is when potassiumis leaking out of the cell to make the cell morenegative.
