For a neuron with an initial membrane potential at 70 mV, an increase in the movement of potassium ions out of the neurons cytoplasm would result in
A) depolarization of the neuron
B) hyper polarization of the neuron
C) the replacement of potassium ions with sodium
D) the replacement of potassium ions with calcium
E) switching on sodium potassium pump
Answer: B) hyper polarization of the neuron