Multiple Choice
If the sodium-potassium pumps in the plasma membrane fail to function,all of the following occur except
A) the intracellular concentration of potassium ions will increase.
B) the neuron will slowly depolarize.
C) the membrane will slowly lose its capacity to generate action potentials.
D) the inside of the membrane will have a resting potential that is more positive than normal.
E) the intracellular concentration of sodium ions will increase.
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