If a Resting Axon Increases Its Permeability to Sodium Ions

question 68

Multiple Choice

If a resting axon increases its permeability to sodium ions:

• A) the outward movement of sodium ions will decrease.
• B) the membrane potential will hyperpolarize.
• C) the membrane potential will repolarize.
• D) the influx of sodium ions will increase and the membrane will depolarize.

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