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⁺.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical charge difference across the cell membrane when the cell is not actively transmitting signals, typically around -70mV for neurons.

Local Potential

Depolarization that is not propagated and that is graded or proportional to the strength of the stimulus.

Summate

To add together or accumulate to a total; in physiology, refers to the additive effect of repeated stimuli on a nerve or muscle.