The Resting Potential of a Neuron Is Due to All

question 87

Multiple Choice

The resting potential of a neuron is due to all of the following except:

• A) potassium being at a higher concentration inside the cell than out.
• B) sodium being at a higher concentration outside the cell than in.
• C) cells being more permeable to potassium than to sodium.
• D) the cytosol containing large molecules having a net negative charge.
• E) the sodium/potassium pump transporting 3 Na⁺ into the cell for every 2 K⁺ out.

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