Depolarization of a stimulated nerve is maintained by - Vidyadip

MCQ

Depolarization of a stimulated nerve is maintained by

A
$C{a^{ + + }}$
B
$C{l^ - }$
C
$M{g^{ + + }}$
✓
${K^ + }$

✓

Answer

Correct option: D.

${K^ + }$

d
(d) Efflux of ${K^ + }$ causes repolarization.

Therefore it is the movement of ${K^ + }$ that maintains the depolarized state.

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