Which of These Is Not a Factor in Determining the Membrane

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a factor in determining the membrane potential for a cell?

• A) The concentration of sodium ions inside and outside the cell
• B) The concentration of potassium ions inside and outside the cell
• C) The relative permeability (or conductance) of the membrane to sodium and potassium ions
• D) The ratio of the actions of the sodium-potassium exchange
• E) The type of cell being studied (e.g., glia, muscle, neuron)

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