If the Resting Membrane Potential Is Equal to Chloride's Equilibrium

question 133

Multiple Choice

If the resting membrane potential is equal to chloride's equilibrium potential, in which direction will chloride ions move if chloride channels open while the cell remains at resting membrane potential?

• A) inward
• B) outward
• C) No ions will move through the channel.
• D) Ions will move equally in both directions.
• E) Three chloride ions will move out for every two chloride ions that move in.

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