When a Neuron Is at Rest, What Is Primarily Responsible

question 61

Multiple Choice

 When a neuron is at rest, what is primarily responsible for moving potassium ions into the cell?

• A) Concentration gradient
• B) An electrical gradient
• C) The sodium-potassium pump
• D) Both the sodium-potassium pump and electrical gradient

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