If EK = -85 MV and E M = -70

question 17

Multiple Choice

If EK = -85 mV and E m = -70 mV , the potassium current is

• A) Positive, meaning that I_K is outward and K⁺
• B) Po sitive, mean ing that I_K is inward and K⁺ flow is inward
• C) Ne gative , meaning that I_K is outward and K⁺ Flow is outward
• D) Negative , meaning that I_K is inward and K⁺ flow is inward
• E) Cannot tell without knowing g_K

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