Determine the effect of hypokalemia on resting membrane potential

A) Hypokalemia has no effect on resting membrane potential.
B) Hypokalemia causes the membrane potential to become hyperpolarized.
C) Hypokalemia causes the membrane potential to become depolarized.
D) Hypokalemia promotes a more positive resting membrane potential.


Answer: B

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