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The diffusion of potassium ions out of a neuron after depolarisation causes _____.

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Repolarization

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Action potential

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Nerve impulse

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Depolarization

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Solution

The correct option is A
Repolarization

The diffusion of potassium ions out of a neuron causes regain of resting potential. The resting membrane potential is restored due to action of voltage gated (K⁺) channels which open due to membrane depolarisation and cause efflux of (K⁺) ions out of the neuron. It continues till the resting potential becomes -70 mV. This process of attaining resting potential after action potential is called repolarisation.

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(i) Opening of specific ion channels allows the entry of ions, a new action potential is generated in the post-synaptic neuron.
(ii) Neurotransmitter binds to the receptor on post synaptic membrane.
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I. Depolarization stage (p). (K⁺) ions move outside the cell
II. Repolarization stage (q). (Na⁺) ions move inside the cell
III. Hyperpolarization stage (r). No net ion movement
IV. Resting stage (s). (K⁺) ions move into the cell
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VI. Stimulus reaches the neuron (u). Voltage gated sodium channels open

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(b) Depolarisation of the membrane of a nerve fibre

(c) Conduction of a nerve impulse along a nerve fibre

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