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

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the sodium-potassium pumps in the plasma membrane fail to function, all of the following occur except

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

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