Which of the Following Is True During the Resting Membrane

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true during the resting membrane potential?

• A) Sodium ion concentration is greater inside cells.
• B) Negatively charged proteins are more concentrated outside the cell.
• C) A greater concentration of calcium ions is found inside the cell.
• D) Potassium is concentrated primarily inside the cell.
• E) None of these choices reflect what occurs during the resting membrane potential.

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Definitions:

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas produces and releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Parasympathetic Action

Activities associated with the branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Increased Metabolism

An elevation in the rate at which the body converts food and drink into energy, involving biochemical processes that maintain life within the cells.