If the Permeability of Sodium Ions Increases in an Axon

question 162

Multiple Choice

If the permeability of sodium ions increases in an axon,

• A)the membrane potential will depolarize.
• B)the membrane potential will hyperpolarize.
• C)inward movement of sodium ions will increase.
• D)outward movement of sodium ions will decrease.
• E)both the inward movement of sodium ions will increase and the membrane potential will depolarize.

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