Which of the following describes the change in the membrane potential of rod cells upon exposure to light?
A) depolarization due to the opening of sodium channels
B) hyperpolarization due to the closing of sodium channels
C) depolarization due to the opening of potassium channels
D) hyperpolarization due to the closing of potassium channels

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Rod cells hyperpolarize in response to light due to the closing of sodium channels, which reduces the influx of sodium ions, leading to a decrease in membrane potential.

Which of the Following Describes the Change in the Membrane