Indicate Whether the Membrane Is More Permeable to K⁺ or to Na⁺

question 80

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the membrane is more permeable to K⁺ or to Na⁺ or is equally permeable to these ions under the stated conditions by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-during the falling phase of an action potential

• A)The membrane is more permeable to K⁺ than to Na⁺.
• B)The membrane is more permeable to Na⁺ than to K⁺.
• C)The membrane is about equally permeable to Na⁺ and K⁺.

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