Suppose the Membrane Potential for a Nerve Cell Changed from -70.0

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose the membrane potential for a nerve cell changed from -70.0 mV to -50.0 mV. By what factor would the relative concentration of Cl^- between the axoplasm and interstitium change, given a body temperature of 37°C?

• A)0.48
• B)0.96
• C)2.1
• D)3.5

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