Multiple Choice
What happens when a neuron's membrane depolarizes?
A) There is a net diffusion of Na+ out of the cell.
B) The equilibrium potential for K+ (EK) becomes more positive.
C) The neuron's membrane voltage becomes more positive.
D) The neuron becomes less likely to generate an action potential.
E) The inside of the cell becomes more negative relative to the outside.
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