Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding the Membrane Potential

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the membrane potential?

• A) The resting membrane potential is determined mainly by the concentration gradients and differential permeability of the plasma membrane to K+ and Na+ions.
• B) The resting membrane potential is maintained solely by passive transport processes.
• C) The resting membrane potential occurs due to active transport of ions across the membrane due to the sodium-potassium pump.
• D) In their resting state, all body cells exhibit a resting membrane potential.

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Definitions:

Postglomerular Blood

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Protein Reabsorption

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Homeostasis

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