Which of the Following Statements Concerning Resting Membrane Potential Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning resting membrane potential is true?

• A) The resting plasma membrane is more permeable to Na⁺ than K⁺.
• B) The resting membrane potential never reaches an equilibrium point.
• C) The resting membrane potential is proportional to the tendency for K⁺ to diffuse out of the cell.
• D) Negatively charged Cl⁻ ions are attracted by negative charges in the cell.
• E) The purpose of the sodium-potassium pump is to create an equilibrium of ion concentrations.

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