If a Physical or Chemical Stimulus Causes a Change in a Cell's

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Multiple Choice

If a physical or chemical stimulus causes a change in a cell's membrane potential, a direct effect of that change may be

• A) an increase in Na⁺ concentration outside the cell.
• B) increased permeability of the cell membrane to certain ions.
• C) an increase in pumps.
• D) an increase in the number of K⁺ ions needed to reach equilibrium.
• E) an increase in the lipid composition of the membrane.

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