Which of the following events will lead to depolarization?

A. A decrease in K+ in the extracellular fluid
B. An increase in Na+ in the extracellular fluid
C. An increase in the rate of diffusion of K+ from cells
D. An increase in K+ in the extracellular fluid
E. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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