Which of These Statements Correctly Describes the Resting Membrane Potential

question 338

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes the resting membrane potential?

• A)It is much closer to the equilibrium potential for Na⁺ than to the equilibrium potential for K⁺.
• B)It is much closer to the equilibrium potential for K⁺ than to the equilibrium potential for Na⁺.
• C) It is the same as the equilibrium potential for Cl^-.
• D) It refers to the presence of Na⁺ inside the cell.

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