Cell X has a resting potential of -80 mV. If a ____ opens and causes the potential to change 10 mV, the resulting potential will be ____

a. Na+ channel; -90 mV
b. K+ channel; -70 mV
c. Ca2+ channel; -70 mV
d. Cl- channel; -70 mV
e. Ca+2 channel; -90 mV


D

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