Which Action Would Depolarize a Neuron

question 28

Multiple Choice

 Which action would depolarize a neuron?

• A) Decreasing membrane permeability to calcium
• B) Increasing membrane permeability to potassium
• C) Decreasing membrane permeability to sodium
• D) Increasing membrane permeability to sodium

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