You Are a Neuron That Is Depolarizing

question 165

Multiple Choice

You are a neuron that is depolarizing.What is happening?

• A) Your membrane is becoming less permeable to sodium ions.
• B) Gates in your membrane are opening,and proteins are crossing the membrane.
• C) You are moving negatively charged particles to the outside of your membrane.
• D) Your membrane is becoming more permeable,and sodium ions are flowing in.

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