If the Permeability of a Resting Axon to Sodium Ion

question 107

Multiple Choice

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

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

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