Which of the following will occur if during "A" (up slope), the concentration of sodium is greater outside the cell than inside? Repolarization will not occur Depolarization will occur at a faster rate Depolarization will not occur Repolarization will occur at a much faster rate The cell will become hyperpolarized
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This means that the membrane potential becomes less negative and moves towards a positive value. In order for depolarization to occur, there needs to be a movement of positive ions, such as sodium, into the cell. This is typically achieved through the opening of Show more…
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