According to the Nernst Equation, Which Change Will Depolarize V_m

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to the Nernst equation, which change will depolarize V_m, the membrane potential?

• A) A decrease in temperature
• B) An increase in the valence of the ion species involved
• C) A decrease in the concentration of anions inside the membrane
• D) A decrease in the electromotive force of the ion

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