Which of the Following Statements About Membrane Permeability and Ion

question 346

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about membrane permeability and ion potential is correct?

• A)The concentration of potassium ions is the same extracellularly and intracellularly.
• B)The concentration of potassium is higher extracellularly than intracellularly.
• C) The concentration of sodium is higher extracellularly than intracellularly.
• D) The concentration of sodium is lower extracellularly than intracellularly.

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