Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Generation of a Membrane

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the generation of a membrane potential?

• A)The maintenance of the potential is based exclusively on diffusion processes.
• B)In the polarized state,sodium and potassium ion concentrations are in static equilibrium.
• C)Both potassium and sodium ions can "leak" through the cell membrane due to diffusion.
• D)When the sodium- potassium pump is activated,potassium is pumped into the cell twice as fast as the sodium is pumped out,thus causing the membrane potential.

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