The Opening of a Cation Channel That Allows Both Na

question 75

Multiple Choice

The opening of a cation channel that allows both Na+ and K+ to move through will cause the membrane to _ _ because of the _.

• A)depolarize : greater K+ electrochemical gradient as compared with Na+
• B)hyperpolarize : greater K+ electrochemical gradient as compared with Na+
• C)depolarize : greater Na+ electrochemical gradient as compared with K+
• D)not change : same electrochemical gradient for K+ and Na+
• E)hyperpolarize : greater Na+ electrochemical gradient as compared with K+

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