If the Sodium-Potassium Pumps in the Plasma Membrane Fail to Function

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the sodium-potassium pumps in the plasma membrane fail to function,

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

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Definitions:

P(B)

P(B) denotes the probability of an event B occurring in the context of probability theory and statistics.

Mutually Exclusive

Describes two events that cannot occur at the same time. The occurrence of one event means the other cannot occur.

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other events occurring.

Dependent Events

Events whose occurrence or outcome is influenced by another event happening.