The Resting Membrane Potential in Nerve and Skeletal Muscle Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The resting membrane potential in nerve and skeletal muscle is determined primarily by

• A) extracellular sodium ion concentration.
• B) the ratio of intracellular to extracellular potassium ion.
• C) activation of voltage-gated sodium channels.
• D) activity of energy-dependent membrane ion pumps.

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