If the Permeability of a Resting Axon to Sodium Ion

question 26

Multiple Choice

If the permeability of a resting axon to sodium ion increases,

• A) the membrane potential will depolarize.
• B) the membrane potential will hyperpolarize.
• C) inward movement of sodium ions will increase.
• D) outward movement of sodium ions will decrease.
• E) both the inward movement of sodium ions will increase and the membrane potential will depolarize.

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