Neurophysiologists Are Studying Recordings of the Membrane Potential from a Giant

question 269

Multiple Choice

Neurophysiologists are studying recordings of the membrane potential from a giant squid axon. A portion of their recordings is shown on the slide below. The membrane is most permeable to potassium ions at which of the following points?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D

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