What Happens When a Resting Neuron's Membrane Depolarizes

question 1

Multiple Choice

What happens when a resting neuron's membrane depolarizes?

• A)There is a net diffusion of Na⁺ out of the cell.
• B)The equilibrium potential for K⁺ (E_K)becomes more positive.
• C)The neuron's membrane voltage becomes more positive.
• D)The cell's inside is more negative than the outside.

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