When gated channels open or close the membrane potential of the cell changes.When the inside of a neuron becomes less negative because of the influx of Na⁺ ions, the membrane A) reaches resting potential. B) reverses the equilibrium potential for Na⁺. C) opens leak channels for Na⁺. D) becomes hyperpolarized. E) becomes depolarized.

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When the inside of a neuron becomes less negative due to the influx of Na+ ions, the membrane potential moves towards a less negative value, which is called depolarization.

When Gated Channels Open or Close the Membrane Potential of the Cell