What Is the Membrane Length Constant of a Cell with Membrane

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the membrane length constant of a cell with membrane resistance r_m = 1  cm and cytoplasmic resistance r_i = 100 /cm?

• A) λ = 0.1 mm
• B) λ = 1 mm
• C) λ = 10 mm
• D) λ = 1 cm
• E) λ = 10 cm

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