If the sodium-potassium pumps in the cell membrane of a neuron fail to function, over time

A) the membrane resting potential will become more positive than normal.
B) the intracellular concentration of sodium ion will increase.
C) the extracellular concentration of potassium ion will increase.
D) All of the answers are correct.


D) All of the answers are correct.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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