Which membrane polarization results when potassium channels close?

💡 Explanation

Closure of potassium channels inhibits potassium efflux which, via diminished repolarization, causes the cell membrane to remain more positive leading to increased excitability. Therefore hyperpolarization is prevented, rather than occurring which would reduce excitability and increase the threshold for action potential firing.

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