Which of the Following Statements Applies to Membrane Potential

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to membrane potential?

• A)It refers to a separation of charges across the membrane, or to a difference in the relative numbers of + and - charges in the ECF and the ICF.
• B)It is measured in units of millivolts with the sign always designating the charge on the outside.
• C) It is less at the equilibrium potential for K⁺ than at resting membrane potential.
• D) It refers to the presence of K⁺ inside the cell.

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