Repolarization of the ventricular myocyte is primarily driven by the movement of which ion?

Repolarization of the ventricular myocyte is

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ASodium entering the cell
BCalcium entering the cell
CChloride leaving the cell
DPotassium leaving the cell

✓ Correct answer: D. Potassium leaving the cell Repolarization occurs as potassium exits the cell, restoring the negative resting membrane potential after the depolarization and plateau phases.

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