Predict what would happen to a neuron's resting membrane potential if the number of sodium ion channels increased.
A) The membrane potential would remain the same due to the activity of the sodium-potassium pump.
B) The membrane potential would become more negative.
C) The membrane potential would become more positive.
D) The membrane potential would become slightly more negative.
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