Which Statement Is True About Potassium During Resting Membrane Potential

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about potassium during resting membrane potential?

• A) Potassium is on the outside of the neuron cell membrane.
• B) Potassium can freely cross the neuron cell membrane.
• C) Potassium is attracted to positive ions on the inside of the cell.
• D) Potassium must have an open channel to cross the neuron membrane using active transport.

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