Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Establishment

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the establishment of a neuron's resting potential?

• A)Chemical and electrical forces both favor sodium ions entering the cell.
• B)Electrical forces push sodium ions into the cell.
• C)The chemical gradient for potassium ions tends to drive them out of the cell.
• D)Ion pumps in the plasma membrane eject sodium ions as fast as they cross the membrane.
• E)Resting membrane permeability to Na⁺ is very low.

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