A change in the resting membrane potential has the following characteristics: non-propagated, graded, can summate. This type of change can A) be a local potential. B) be an action potential. C) be a consequence of an increase in the permeability to Na⁺. D) result in repolarization. E) be a local potential and a consequence of an increase in the permeability to Na⁺.

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Local potentials are non-propagated, graded, and can summate. They can also result from changes in ion permeability, including an increase in sodium permeability.

A Change in the Resting Membrane Potential Has the Following