which ion is responsible for hyperpolarization?

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which ion is responsible for hyperpolarization?

2007-03-22 02:15:54 · 3 answers · asked by ram 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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potassium

2007-03-22 03:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by belfus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Several ions can be responsible for a hyperpolarization: potassium moving out of a cell, chloride moving into a cell, and so forth. However, in a neuron after an action potential, there is a hyperpolarization (the undershoot). This is caused by the opening of voltage gated potassium channels.

2007-03-22 14:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Protons and calcium alter gating of the hyperpolarization-activated cation

2007-03-22 09:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by onoscity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋