In the Resting Neuron,potassium Is Pushed

question 108

Multiple Choice

In the resting neuron,potassium is pushed 

• A)out of the cell by diffusion and into the cell by electrical force. 
• B) out of the cell by electrical force and into the cell by diffusion.​ 
• C) out of the cell by both electrical force and diffusion.​ 
• D) into the cell by both electrical force and diffusion.​

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