Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The resting potential of a cell develops because the cell membrane is more permeable to K⁺ than it is to most other ions.
• B) The concentration of Na⁺ is higher inside the cell than outside.
• C) Potassium ions only diffuse down their gradient until the charge difference across the membrane is great enough (electrical equilibrium) to prevent additional diffusion.
• D) Potassium's tendency to diffuse out is opposed by the attractive forces of the negative charge inside the cell.
• E) The sodium-potassium exchange pump maintains the normal resting concentrations of ions on either side of the cell membrane.

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