Predict What Would Happen to a Neuron's Resting Membrane Potential

question 112

Multiple Choice

Predict what would happen to a neuron's resting membrane potential if the number of sodium ion channels increased.

• A)The membrane potential would remain the same due to the activity of the sodium-potassium pump.
• B)The membrane potential would become more negative.
• C)The membrane potential would become more positive.
• D)The membrane potential would become slightly more negative.

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