If the Resting Axon's Membrane Becomes More Permeable to Potassium

question 69

Multiple Choice

If the resting axon's membrane becomes more permeable to potassium ions,

• A) the inside of the membrane will become more positively charged.
• B) the membrane will depolarize more rapidly.
• C) it will take a stimulus of larger magnitude to initiate an action potential.
• D) the hyperpolarization at the end of the action potential will not occur.

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