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Q. Why are potassium channels considered inhibitory?
a
Potassium leaving the cell depolarizes the membrane
b
Potassium blocks the opening of sodium channels
c
Potassium channels are not inhibitory channels
d
When the positive ions leave the cell, the membrane potential moves farther from the threshold
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