Is the Resting Membrane Potential of a Neuron Closer to the Equilibrium

question 58

Multiple Choice

Is the resting membrane potential of a neuron closer to the equilibrium potential for K⁺ or Na⁺?

• A)K⁺
• B)Na⁺
• C)It is an average of the two.

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