What happens to the resting membrane potential of -70 mV when sodium channels open?
A) membrane stabilization
B) returns to -70 mV
C) hyperpolarization
D) depolarization
E) repolarization

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When sodium channels open, sodium ions rush into the cell, reducing the negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside. This process is known as depolarization, moving the membrane potential closer to zero or even becoming positive.

What Happens to the Resting Membrane Potential of -70 MV