If the sodium-potassium pump was inhibited by a drug such as digitalis, what would happen to the membrane potential of the cell?

A) The membrane potential would slowly decrease.
B) There would be an instant loss of membrane potential.
C) There would be an instant decrease followed by an increase in membrane potential.
D) The leak channels would be disrupted


Answer: A

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