In the Presence of Active Chloride Ion Transport Within a Neuron

question 124

Multiple Choice

In the presence of active chloride ion transport within a neuron, the opening of chloride channels will result in which of the following?

• A)absence of any chloride movement
• B)depolarization of the cell
• C)net movement of chloride out of the cell
• D)movement of chloride equally in both directions
• E)net movement of chloride into the cell

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