A Change in the Resting Membrane Potential Has the Following

question 180

Multiple Choice

A change in the resting membrane potential has the following characteristics: non-propagated, graded, can summate. This type of change can

• A) be a local potential.
• B) be an action potential.
• C) be a consequence of an increase in the permeability to Na⁺.
• D) result in repolarization.
• E) be a local potential and a consequence of an increase in the permeability to Na⁺.

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