Determine the Effect of Hypokalemia on Resting Membrane Potential

question 70

Multiple Choice

Determine the effect of hypokalemia on resting membrane potential.

• A)Hypokalemia causes the membrane potential to become depolarized.
• B)Hypokalemia has no effect on resting membrane potential.
• C)Hypokalemia causes the membrane potential to become hyperpolarized.
• D)Hypokalemia promotes a more positive resting membrane potential.

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