In the presence of active chloride ion transport within a neuron, the opening of chloride channels will result in which of the following?
A)absence of any chloride movement
B)depolarization of the cell
C)net movement of chloride out of the cell
D)movement of chloride equally in both directions
E)net movement of chloride into the cell

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The opening of chloride channels typically results in the net movement of chloride ions into the cell, as the intracellular environment is usually more positive compared to the equilibrium potential of chloride, driving chloride ions inward.

In the Presence of Active Chloride Ion Transport Within a Neuron