The Major Determinant of the Resting Potential of All Cells

question 130

Multiple Choice

The major determinant of the resting potential of all cells is

• A) Ca²⁺ concentration in the blood and interstitial fluid.
• B) Na⁺ concentration in the blood and interstitial fluid.
• C) K⁺ gradient between the blood and interstitial fluid.
• D) K⁺ concentration inside cells.
• E) Na⁺ concentration inside cells.

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