What causes potassium ions to leave the axon just after the peak of the action potential?
A) a continuing concentration gradient and the opening of the potassium gates
B) an increase in the concentration gradient across the membrane
C) increased tendency of the sodium-potassium pump to pump potassium out
D) binding of potassium ions to proteins that leave at this time
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