At the resting membrane potential, the electrochemical gradient for sodium across the membrane is such that the net flux for sodium movement is directed , thereby causing the cell's membrane potential to become more _ _.

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At resting membrane potential, the electrochemical gradient for sodium is directed inward, as sodium ions are more concentrated outside the cell. If sodium moves into the cell, it would make the membrane potential more positive.

At the Resting Membrane Potential, the Electrochemical Gradient for Sodium