What Would Be a Consequence of a Person Having Na

question 26

Multiple Choice

What would be a consequence of a person having Na+ levels in the blood and interstitial fluids that are well below normal?

• A) Neurons would all be depolarized.
• B) Neurons would not be able to undergo normal action potentials.
• C) Action potentials would occur with greater frequency.
• D) Neurons would remain refractory following closure of voltage-gated sodium channels.
• E) K+ channels would open to compensate for changes in membrane potential.

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