What Is a Major Determinant of the Resting Membrane Potential

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a major determinant of the resting membrane potential necessary for transmission of nerve impulses?

• A)The ratio between intracellular Na⁺ and extracellular sodium
• B)The ratio between intracellular K⁺ and extracellular potassium
• C)The ratio between intracellular Na⁺ and extracellular K⁺
• D)The ratio between intracellular K⁺ and extracellular Na⁺

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