The Resting Membrane Potential Results from

question 160

Multiple Choice

The resting membrane potential results from

• A) uneven distribution of ions across the cell membrane only.
• B) differences in membrane permeability to Na⁺ and K⁺ only.
• C) activity of the sodium/potassium pump only.
• D) uneven distribution of ions across the cell membrane and differences in membrane permeability to Na⁺ and K⁺.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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