If a cell is at rest (-70 mV) and ligand-gated Na+ channels open, there will be a net movement of Na+ into the cell until
A) There are no more Na+ in the extracellular fluid.
B) The Na+ channels close.
C) The membrane potential reaches the equilibrium potential for Na+.
D) Either B or C
Answer: D
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