Chloride Has an Equilibrium Potential of -90 MV

question 75

Multiple Choice

Chloride has an equilibrium potential of -90 mV. What direction are the chemical and electrical forces acting on the anion at the resting membrane potential ( -70 mV) ?

• A) The chemical force is directed into the cell and the electrical force is directed out of the cell.
• B) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed out of the cell.
• C) The chemical force is directed out of the cell and the electrical force is directed into the cell.
• D) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed into the cell.
• E) There is insufficient information to answer this question.

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