Figure 11- 2 the Nerve Action Potential

question 8

Multiple Choice

Figure 11- 2 The Nerve Action Potential
Use Figure 11- 2 to answer the following questions:
-If the sodium- potassium pumps in the plasma membrane fail to function, all of the following occur, except

• A) the membrane will slowly lose its capacity to generate action potentials.
• B) the intracellular concentration of sodium ions will increase.
• C) the intracellular concentration of potassium ions will increase.
• D) the neuron will slowly depolarize.
• E) the inside of the membrane will have a resting potential that is more positive than normal.

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