An Increase in the Extracellular Concentration of K⁺ Above Normal

question 21

Multiple Choice

An increase in the extracellular concentration of K⁺ above normal would result in

• A)Depolarization of resting nerve cells
• B)Hyperpolarization of resting nerve cells
• C)No change in the resting membrane potential

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