Whether an Increase in Chloride Permeability Is Hyperpolarizing or Depolarizing

question 18

Multiple Choice

Whether an increase in chloride permeability is hyperpolarizing or depolarizing depends on

• A) the equilibrium potential for sodium.
• B) the relationship between the chloride equilibrium potential and the membrane potential.
• C) whether there is active transport of chloride across the membrane.
• D) the equilibrium potential for potassium.
• E) the neuronal membrane potential.

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