8. The resting potential of a neuron that is submerged in a solution with zero extracellular potassium will because. A) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to enter the cell increases B) depolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell increases C) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell increases D) depolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell decreases E) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell decreases

8. The resting potential of a neuron that is submerged in a solution with zero extracellular potassium will because. A) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to enter the cell increases B) depolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell increases C) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell increases D) depolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell decreases E) hyperpolarize; the driving force for potassium to exit the cell decreases

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter39: Information Flow And The Neuron

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5TYK: The major role of the Na+/K+ pump is to: a. cause a rapid firing of the action potential so the...

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