In Contrast to Other Cell Types,nerve and Muscle Cells Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

In contrast to other cell types,nerve and muscle cells are able to conduct action potentials because they

• A) are polarized to respond to membrane voltage.
• B) are permeable to potassium at rest.
• C) have voltage-gated ion channels.
• D) are impermeable to sodium at rest.

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