Suppose We Applied a Drug to a Neuron That Caused

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose we applied a drug to a neuron that caused its sodium gates to suddenly open wide. What would happen?

• A) hyperpolarization of the membrane
• B) an increase in the threshold
• C) an action potential
• D) nothing, because potassium gates would compensate

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