Though the Membrane of a "Resting" Neuron Is Highly Permeable

question 12

Multiple Choice

Though the membrane of a "resting" neuron is highly permeable to potassium ions, its membrane potential does not exactly match the equilibrium potential for potassium because the neuronal membrane is

• A)fully permeable to sodium ions.
• B)slightly permeable to sodium ions.
• C)fully permeable to calcium ions.
• D)impermeable to sodium ions.
• E)highly permeable to chloride ions.

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