If a Resting Axon Increases Its Permeability to Sodium Ions

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a resting axon increases its permeability to sodium ions:

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

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