Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Distribution of K⁺

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the distribution of K⁺ and Na⁺ ions?

• A) [K⁺] is low both inside and outside the cells; however, [Na⁺] is high both inside and outside the cells.
• B) [K⁺] is high both inside and outside the cells; however, [Na⁺] is low both inside and outside the cells.
• C) [K⁺] is high inside the cells and low outside the cells; however, the reverse is true for [Na⁺].
• D) [K⁺] is low inside the cells and high outside the cells; however, the reverse is true for [Na⁺].

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