Since the Membrane Is More Permeable to K⁺ Than to Na⁺

question 87

Multiple Choice

Since the membrane is more permeable to K⁺ than to Na⁺,

• A) there are always more positive ions outside the membrane than inside.
• B) there are always more negative ions outside the membrane than inside.
• C) the outside of the membrane is always negative.
• D) the outside of the membrane is always neutral.
• E) there really is never a resting potential.

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