Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 12 - Section 12.4 - Figure 12.11 - Ionic Basis of the Resting Membrane - Page 449: 1

Answer

The membrane potential would become more negative.

Work Step by Step

The influx of CL- ions into the intracellular fluid (ICF) would drop the membrane potential below normal resting potential , for instance below -70 mV in human neurons (-70 mV to say -80 mV).
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