Stimulation That Results in an Influx of Sodium Ions into a Cell

question 30

Multiple Choice

Stimulation that results in an influx of sodium ions into a cell coupled with the movement of potassium ions out of the cell explains the role of electrolytes in

• A) muscle contraction.
• B) nerve impulse transmission.
• C) osmosis.
• D) muscle relaxation.

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