What Is a Major Determinant of the Resting Membrane Potential

question 33

Multiple Choice

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

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

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