At the Neuron's Resting Membrane Potential, Chloride Ions Are at Equilibrium;

question 31

Multiple Choice

At the neuron's resting membrane potential, chloride ions are at equilibrium; what else must be true?

• A) The driving forces on sodium and potassium are equal and in opposite directions.
• B) The concentrations of sodium and potassium are equal on opposite sides of the membrane.
• C) The permeability of the membrane to sodium and potassium are equal.
• D) The ratio of sodium to potassium is equal on opposite sides of the membrane.
• E) The products of the driving force and permeability for sodium and potassium are equal and opposite.

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