The Differences in Relative Concentrations of Ions Inside and Outside

question 26

Multiple Choice

The differences in relative concentrations of ions inside and outside the cell act as an electrical force.The specific ion(s) MOST important to establishing the resting potential in neurons would be

• A)Na⁺.
• B)K⁺.
• C)intracellular anions (e.g. ,proteins).
• D)H⁺.
• E)Na⁺,K⁺ and intracellular anions are all important.

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